Description
A bright, satisfying Greek-inspired salad featuring herb-marinated grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, rotini pasta, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This dish is perfect for meal prep, summer lunches, or dinner when you crave something fresh yet filling.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.5 cucumber grated and drained
1 clove garlic minced (for tzatziki)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.75 cup cucumber sliced
0.5 cup Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Grate cucumber for the tzatziki, squeeze out moisture, and mix with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Chill in the fridge.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill marinated chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
4. Cook rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. In a large bowl or serving bowls, layer pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and grilled chicken.
6. Spoon tzatziki over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
7. Optional: Add extra toppings like feta, lemon zest, or chili flakes.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for later use.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked just right—165°F is ideal.
For a thicker tzatziki, always squeeze the grated cucumber very well before mixing.
Cool the pasta before assembling to keep your vegetables crisp and the salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek chicken salad, tzatziki salad, grilled chicken bowl