Description
This Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki is the kind of easy recipe I keep on repeat. It’s a quick dinner idea that covers all the bases: protein-packed grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki that doubles as dressing. Whether you’re looking for healthy lunch prep, vibrant food ideas for a summer night, or a satisfying yet light dinner option, this one checks every box. Bright, bold, and ready in under an hour, it’s the kind of dish that makes you forget you’re eating salad.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cucumber, grated and sliced (divided)
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup Kalamata olives
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 cups romaine or mixed greens
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked and slightly charred, about 6-7 minutes per side.
3. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
4. Make the tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill.
5. Slice the cucumbers, halve tomatoes, slice onions, rinse greens, and crumble the feta.
6. Layer greens on a platter, top with veggies, olives, and feta.
7. Add sliced chicken and spoon tzatziki in the center.
Notes
Salt your cucumber before mixing into tzatziki to keep it from watering down.
You can prep the chicken and tzatziki up to a day ahead.
Add warm pita or serve over quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: greek chicken salad, tzatziki salad, healthy dinner, quick dinner, summer salads