Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
The elements of a classic Greek salad and a chicken souvlaki sandwich combine in this piquant dish. You can also use lamb in place of the chicken.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 3 cups cubed peeled cucumber (about 3 cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated peeled cucumber
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Preheat grill or broiler.
Combine 1 teaspoon garlic and the next 6 ingredients (1 teaspoon garlic through chicken breast) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Remove chicken from the bag. Grill or broil chicken 5 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
Combine chicken, cubed cucumber, and the next 4 ingredients (cubed cucumber through tomatoes) in a large bowl. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over chicken mixture; toss well.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 259 (28% from fat)
- Fat:
- 8.2g (sat 3g,mono 3.4g,poly 1g)
- Protein:
- 31.8g
- Carbohydrate:
- 15.3g
- Fiber:
- 2.9g
- Cholesterol:
- 79mg
- Iron:
- 2mg
- Sodium:
- 679mg
- Calcium:
- 161mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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We loved this recipe! Wonderful for when the tomatoes & cucumbers are in abundant supply! We added extra olives b/c we like them, otherwise, stuck to the recipe....delicious & very fresh & flavorful! Will definitely make this again.09/26/09
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This recipe has been a staple in our house for several years, it is delicious. I did reduce the red pepper, but you need just a little to give the dish a little "bite". I also add some Greek Seasoning as I'm putting the ingredients together. It adds a lot of flavor and and authentic Greek taste.08/30/09




