Tzatziki Chicken Salad Greek Style (Printable Version)
Vibrant Greek-style salad with juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy homemade tzatziki dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp dried oregano
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Tzatziki Dressing
08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
10 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad
16 - 5 oz mixed salad greens
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
20 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
21 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
22 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
# How-To:
01 - Mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Arrange mixed salad greens on a large serving platter or in a wide bowl. Distribute cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, diced bell pepper, and cucumber slices evenly over the greens.
05 - Top the salad with thinly sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle generously with chilled tzatziki dressing. Gently toss to combine all ingredients, or serve with dressing on the side for individual portioning.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade tzatziki transforms plain chicken into something restaurant-worthy
- Everything can be prepped ahead so weeknight dinners feel effortless
02 -
- Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the grated cucumber or your tzatziki will separate
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps it incredibly moist
03 -
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold
- Use a box grater for the cucumber then squeeze it in clean hands