Greek Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Salad is a Greek salad of medium difficulty, ready in about 30 minutes and enough for 4 servings. The main ingredients are chicken breast, romaine lettuce and cucumber. The cooking is mostly grilling and searing. It is gluten-free. With 34 g of protein per serving (about 365 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 365 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 600 gchicken breast
- 2 headsromaine lettuce
- 1cucumber
- 200 gcherry tomatoes
- 1red onion
- 100 gfeta cheese
- 100 gGreek yogurt
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tspdried oregano
- 1lemon
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, dried oregano, juice of half the lemon, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers if desired.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Chop the romaine lettuce, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, remaining lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Top the salad with grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and drizzle with the yogurt dressing.
Cook’s notes
The chicken can marinate in the oregano and lemon mixture for a few hours or overnight for more flavour. If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes so they do not burn. Store the dressing separately and dress the salad just before eating so the romaine stays crisp.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 365 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 16 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Greek
- Dish type: Salad
- Diet: gluten-free
- In cookbook: Healthy & Light
