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Mediterranean Salad Bowls with Tzatziki Dressing

These Mediterranean Salad Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce combine fresh produce along with chicken and a bright tzatziki sauce for a delicious meal!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, greek
Servings 2
Calories 647 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped or torn
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper can sub olives or leave out
  • 1/2 cup sliced english cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 crumbled feta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced into bite sized pieces

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger can sub fresh or paste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or other plain thick yogurt like Skyr
  • 1 English cucumber grated - about 1/2 cup
  • 1 clove fresh garlic grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt can add more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin by marinading the chicken. Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, dill, ginger, garlic and pepper. Add diced chicken to bowl or bag along with the marinade, cover and marinate for 20 minutes up to 8 hrs.
  • Next make the Tzatziki Dressing. Combine yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and add more salt if needed. Store in jar or bowl in fridge until ready to eat. Up to one week before.
  • Pour chicken and sauce into skillet and cooke over medium high heat until each piece is cooked through, 5-7 minutes, turning to evenly cook each pieces 2-3 times while cooking.
  • Make salad by combining romaine, bell pepper, cucumbers, red onion and feta in a large bowl. Toss together with Tzatziki Dressing. Transfer and divide into serving bowls. Top with chicken and more feta and dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 55gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1916mgPotassium: 1568mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9660IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 7mg
Keyword gluten free, healthy, Salad
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