Description
This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with Tzatziki is your go-to meal for a refreshing yet satisfying dish. Packed with juicy grilled chicken, al dente pasta, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and creamy tzatziki, it’s the ultimate healthy and easy recipe. Whether you’re planning your weekly lunch, looking for dinner ideas, or just in the mood for a protein-packed salad, this dish is light, flavorful, and customizable. Ideal for anyone seeking food ideas that combine quick prep with maximum flavor. It fits beautifully into both your healthy snack and dinner ideas list.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest, then slice.
4. Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. Prep vegetables: slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, chop parsley, and slice olives.
6. In a large bowl, layer cooked pasta, grilled chicken slices, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
7. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and finish with a squeeze of lemon and extra black pepper if desired.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Use thick Greek yogurt for homemade tzatziki to avoid watery sauce.
Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Only combine ingredients when ready to eat for the freshest texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, Greek salad with tzatziki, easy dinner, healthy snack, dinner ideas