Description
Fresh, colorful, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this *Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with Tzatziki* is everything you want in a balanced, feel-good meal. Smoky grilled chicken, crisp veggies, fluffy quinoa, and tender pasta all meet in a bowl topped with cool, creamy tzatziki. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner, easy lunch idea, or healthy snack bowl that actually satisfies, this one hits all the marks. Perfect for meal prep, light summer dinners, or when you’re short on time but still want something hearty and homemade. It’s one of the most delicious and versatile *easy dinner ideas* around—made even better with minimal prep and big flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cooked rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. While chicken marinates, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
3. At the same time, prepare quinoa and set aside to cool after fluffing.
4. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. Prepare vegetables: slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, and pit/slice olives. Chop fresh herbs.
6. In a large bowl, layer pasta and quinoa. Top with grilled chicken, veggies, and olives.
7. Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the salad.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley or dill and serve immediately.
Notes
Pound the chicken for even cooking and juicier texture.
Let hot ingredients cool slightly before assembling to keep the salad fresh.
Store ingredients separately if meal prepping to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, Greek salad, healthy lunch, easy dinner, tzatziki bowl, meal prep salad, summer recipes, Mediterranean bowl