Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Description

This is a great Greek inspired salad with chicken souvlaki, romaine, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes served with tzatziki dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.

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

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. Greek seasoning
  3. lemon juice
  4. 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
  5. but not longer than 4 hours.
  6. Mix tzatziki
  7. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  8. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  9. and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed.
  10. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  11. Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook for 5 minutes
  12. turn
  13. and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear
  14. about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  15. Combine romaine lettuce
  16. bell pepper
  17. cucumber
  18. 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.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 4

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