Description
This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with Tzatziki is a bold, fresh, and satisfying meal-in-a-bowl. Juicy grilled chicken, crunchy cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and pasta come together under a drizzle of creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. It’s perfect for those looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, healthy meal prep, or fresh summer food ideas. Whether you’re preparing lunch for the week or a healthy snack for a group, this dish delivers flavor, texture, and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb grilled chicken breast or thighs
2 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup green olives
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or dill
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
1/4 cup olive oil (for marinade)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
2. Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
4. Cook the rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
5. Slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and pit the olives.
6. In a large bowl, add pasta, sliced grilled chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives.
7. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top.
8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill.
9. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after grilling for juicier slices.
Chill tzatziki before adding it for the best contrast in texture and flavor.
For a low-carb version, skip the pasta and serve it over greens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy salad, meal prep, healthy recipe, summer salad, chicken salad, tzatziki