Description
A refreshing and protein-packed salad featuring grilled chicken and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well to make tzatziki sauce.
- Toss mixed greens, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain grated cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tzatziki, chicken, salad, Mediterranean, healthy