Description
This Loaded Grilled Chicken Greek Salad Bowl with Creamy Tzatziki is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful dish. Packed with tender grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy homemade tzatziki sauce, it’s a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well to combine.
- In a large bowl, assemble the salad by layering the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Top the salad with the grilled chicken and drizzle with the creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For added crunch, you can include bell peppers, shredded carrots, or zucchini.
Grilled shrimp or tofu can be used as an alternative to chicken.
If you prefer some heat, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free feta and coconut or almond yogurt in the tzatziki.
Store the salad and tzatziki sauce separately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
