Ingredients:
- Grilled chicken breast: The chicken should be seasoned with your favorite Greek spices, such as oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Lettuce: Any type of lettuce can be used, but romaine or iceberg are the most common.
- Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes can be used.
- Cucumbers: English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers are the best choices for this salad.
- Red onion: Red onion adds a bit of sharpness to the salad.
- Black olives: Kalamata olives are the most traditional choice for Greek salad.
- Tzatziki sauce: Tzatziki sauce is a Greek yogurt-based sauce that is made with cucumbers, garlic, dill, and lemon juice.
Instructions:
- Grill the chicken breast until it is cooked through.
- Cut the chicken into strips and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and black olives.
- Top with the grilled chicken and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken in a Greek marinade for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as bell peppers, feta cheese, or artichoke hearts.
- If you don't have time to grill chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
- Tzatziki sauce can be purchased at most grocery stores, or you can make your own.
The exact calorie count of a Greek salad with grilled chicken will vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion size. However, we can estimate the calorie count by looking at the average calorie counts of the individual ingredients.
Here is a breakdown of the estimated calories per serving (about 1 cup):
- Grilled chicken breast: 250 calories
- Lettuce: 5 calories
- Tomatoes: 25 calories
- Cucumbers: 20 calories
- Red onion: 15 calories
- Black olives: 50 calories
- Tzatziki sauce: 50 calories
- Olive oil (for grilling chicken): 120 calories
Total estimated calories: 535 calories
Tags:
Healthy Salad
