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Chicken Souvlaki Salad

This easy chicken souvlaki salad is a delicious, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite Greek flavors! Serve with a few pita chips for some added crunch.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

  • ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, (torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ cup cocktail or cherry tomatoes, (quartered or halved)
  • ¼ English cucumber, (thickly sliced, then slices quartered)
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemon zest, ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of oregano, salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
    ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, zest from 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Let the chicken marinate for about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan, skillet, or wok over medium-high heat. Add a ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then add the chicken.
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Grill or stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, remaining ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, remaining ½ teaspoon of oregano, and a few grinds of pepper.
    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with a few spoonfuls of the dressing.
    2 cups romaine lettuce
  • Divide the lettuce between two serving bowls and top with the chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
    ½ cup cocktail or cherry tomatoes, ¼ English cucumber, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings of salad.
If you don't have any homemade yogurt on hand, you can use plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt. Greek-style may need to be thinned with a tablespoon or two of water.
Watching sodium? Reduce the amount of added salt and/or feta cheese.
Want to prep this recipe in advance? Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, cook the chicken, mix the dressing, then store everything separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The ingredients will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
To serve, add the lettuce to a bowl, toss with the dressing, and then add the rest of your toppings.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
387
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21.7
g
33
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.2
g
26
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
93.8
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
548
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
268.7
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2.5
g
10
%
Sugar
 
5.4
g
6
%
Protein
 
39.8
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
750
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
12.4
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
330
mg
33
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
Net carbs
 
6.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.