Description
This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with Tzatziki is a vibrant, refreshing, and healthy dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a generous drizzle of creamy tzatziki sauce. With the added texture of quinoa and pasta, this salad is filling enough to be a main dish while still light and fresh.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cooked rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool. Simultaneously, cook the quinoa and fluff it once it’s done. Set both aside to cool.
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and pit and slice the kalamata olives. Chop fresh parsley or dill for garnish.
- In a large bowl, layer the cooled pasta and quinoa. Add the grilled chicken on top, followed by the sliced veggies and olives.
- Drizzle the tzatziki sauce generously over the salad.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley or dill over the salad for a fresh finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes (including marinating time)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
