How to Make Chicken Souvlaki Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken souvlaki salad is a delicious, Greek-inspired dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with crisp, fresh vegetables and zesty tzatziki sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, and it's a great option for a light and satisfying meal.

The star of the dish is the chicken souvlaki, which is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. This marinade infuses the chicken with a bright, zesty flavor and helps to keep it moist and tender ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, quartered lengthwise
  • 6 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 head romaine, trimmed, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • ½ English cucumber, sliced
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in a glass bowl; mix well. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not longer than 4 hours.
  • Mix tzatziki, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, turn, and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a salad bowl. Drizzle with tzatziki dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad into 4 equal portions and top with cooked chicken.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 484mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 72mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 682mg