Description
Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad Bowl is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all topped with a creamy tzatziki dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with Mediterranean flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the coast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp fresh or dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- 3. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze excess water), minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- 4. Chop Veggies: Dice cucumbers and halve cherry tomatoes; slice red onion thinly.
- 5. Assemble Salad Bowl: Slice grilled chicken; layer greens in a bowl followed by veggies and chicken.
- 6. Drizzle with Tzatziki: Top with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg