Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon juice', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried oregano', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken breast', 'amount': '2 large, boneless, skinless'}; {'ingredient': 'Greek yogurt', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '1 large, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1/2, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Kalamata olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, pitted and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Feta cheese', 'amount': '1/2 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh parsley', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Mixed greens or lettuce', 'amount': '4 cups'}

Dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean cuisine with this Chicken Gyro Salad! Grilled chicken breast marinated in a zesty mix of olive oil, lemon, and fragrant oregano is paired with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. Topped with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumbers, and herbs, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. Perfect for warm days, this dish is a nod to traditional Greek gyros, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Olive oil (1/4 cup)
Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Chicken breast (2 large, boneless, skinless)
Greek yogurt (1 cup)
Cucumber (1, diced)
Tomato (1 large, diced)
Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
Kalamata olives (1/2 cup, pitted and sliced)
Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
Mixed greens or lettuce (4 cups)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well to create the tzatziki dressing.
On a large serving platter or individual bowls, arrange a bed of mixed greens.
Top the greens with the sliced grilled chicken and drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Mediterranean experience!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 24g • Carbs: 14g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 3g

Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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