Don't just have a boring salad, spice it up! This Grilled Greek Chicken Salad is the perfect way to eat one without feeling like it is one. Cover it with tzatziki sauce for the final touch.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 head romaine, roughly chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
4 ounces feta, cubed
FOR THE TZATZIKI DRESSING
1 cup Greek yogurt
5 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine oregano, basil, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season chicken with oregano mixture.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, onion, olives and feta. Pour the tzatziki dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
Original Recipe from: Damn Delicious
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