🥗 Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad with Tzatziki 🍗🥒🍅
🌟 Ingredients (Serves 2-3):
🔹 For the Grilled Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
½ tsp smoked paprika 🌶
½ tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper ⚫
🔹 For the Salad:
4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula) 🥬
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
½ cucumber, sliced 🥒
¼ red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
🔹 For the Tzatziki Sauce:
½ cup Greek yogurt 🥄
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
½ cucumber, grated 🥒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped 🌿
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
🔥 Preparation:
1️⃣ Grilling the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. 🫒🍋
Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them rest for 20-30 minutes. ⏳
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. 🔥🍗
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. 🔪
2️⃣ Making the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill/parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. 🥒🌿
Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve. ❄️
3️⃣ Assembling the Salad:
Place the mixed greens in a large bowl. 🥬
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. 🍅🥒🧅
Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top. 🍗
Spoon the tzatziki sauce over the salad and garnish with fresh parsley. 🌿✨
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
Serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean meal. 🥗💛
Pair with warm pita bread or grilled flatbread for a complete experience! 🫓
💛 Enjoy this healthy & delicious salad! 😍🔥🥒