Published:
Dec 7th 2024
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Last updated: Dec 21st 2024
Grilled Chicken Greek Salad is the perfect meal if you're looking for a light lunch or dinner. The protein from the chicken will keep you full, and the fresh vegetables will give you a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The chicken is seasoned with homemade Greek seasoning and then grilled to perfection. It is on top of a salad containing romaine lettuce, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, and salty cheese. Then it is drizzled with a thick creamy tzatziki dressing that takes the dish to another level. Serve with freshly-baked French Bread.
Are Greek chicken salads healthy?
Yes, Greek chicken salads are healthy. They contain a healthy dose of protein due to the chicken thighs and Greek yogurt. In addition, the salad has fresh vegetables such as romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Romaine lettuce is loaded with minerals such as folate, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Cucumbers are rich in Vitamin K and vitamin C. Meanwhile, cherry tomatoes contain potassium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
How many calories is a Greek salad with grilled chicken?
There are 440 calories in a serving of Greek salad with grilled chicken.
What is a traditional Greek salad made of?
Traditional Greek salads consist of cucumbers, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, olives, onions, and feta cheese.
How many carbs are in grilled chicken Greek salad?
Each serving of grilled chicken Greek salad has 23 grams of carbs and 20 grams of net carbs.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
1 cup Greek Yogurt
5 tablespoons Almond Milk
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 Shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
4 boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 head Romaine, roughly chopped
1 cup Spring Mix
1 medium Cucumber, sliced into 1-inch squares
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
4 oz. Feta Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
Whisk the Greek yogurt, almond milk, fresh dill, fresh chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, shallot, kosher salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Whisk the oregano, basil, rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Put the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Add the olive oil and the oregano mixture, and toss to coat the chicken thighs in the seasoning.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you are using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the grill or grill pan, and cook them for 4-5 minutes per side until they have reached an internal temperature of 165 °F.
Place the grilled chicken thighs onto a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the romaine lettuce and spring mix into a bowl. Top with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Toss to combine.
Cut the grilled chicken thighs into slices and place them on the salad.
Drizzle the tzatziki dressing on top of the salad before serving.
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