Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Salad
This Mediterranean-inspired salad features grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tzatziki dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/4 cup, crumbled
- Kalamata olives - 1/4 cup, pitted and halved
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Tomato - 1, diced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Chicken breast - 2, boneless and skinless
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well to make the tzatziki dressing.
- Arrange the sliced chicken on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce.
- Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the chicken and salad.
- Serve the Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Salad and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g