Description
This grilled chicken Greek salad with tzatziki is a flavor-packed Mediterranean-style meal that’s light yet satisfying. Juicy herb-marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served over rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and rich tzatziki sauce. It’s perfect for quick healthy lunches, fresh dinner ideas, or high-protein meal prep. Whether you’re looking for easy food ideas or a refreshing summer dinner, this salad is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
0.75 cup feta cheese, cubed
0.5 cup kalamata olives, optional
1 cup tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Let rest and slice.
3. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
4. Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, and olives.
5. For homemade tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and olive oil. Chill until ready.
6. In a large bowl or platter, arrange lettuce (if using), pasta, chicken, vegetables, feta, and olives.
7. Add a dollop of tzatziki or drizzle it over the top.
8. Garnish with dill and serve immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
You can substitute quinoa or couscous for the rotini pasta for a gluten-free option.
Double the marinade for extra flavor and save half to drizzle over the salad as a dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg