Chicken Souvlaki Salad

 Favorite  Healthy Greek servings4 calories259 added2018

Salad

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cucumber, partially peeled and cubed
• 1 large red onion, coarsely diced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped pitted
• 1 – 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes
• (optional) ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped

1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and add chicken. Add lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is done and lightly browned.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken with remaining ingredients.
3. Optionally, serve on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with the yogurt sauce below.

Yogurt Sauce

• ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt
• ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon dried mint
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• Salt, to taste

1. Mix the ingredients and chill.

Nutrition

calories259 total fat8.2g saturated fat3g cholesterol79mg total carbohydrates15.3g dietary fiber2.9g protein31.8g sodium679mg calcium161mg iron2mg