Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Chicken Souvlaki Salad
45 min.
4
238kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a vibrant and delicious Chicken Souvlaki Salad? This gluten-free dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing taste.

Imagine tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, paired with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Each bite is a delightful explosion of Mediterranean flavors, enhanced by the zesty notes of garlic, lemon, and oregano. The addition of kalamata olives adds a rich, briny touch that complements the freshness of the vegetables beautifully.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying salad that serves four, making it ideal for family meals or gatherings with friends. Whether you choose to serve it as a main dish or a side, this Chicken Souvlaki Salad is sure to impress. Plus, with only 238 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So fire up your grill or broiler, and get ready to enjoy a dish that not only nourishes your body but also delights your taste buds. This Chicken Souvlaki Salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors that will transport you straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons bottled garlic divided minced
  • 0.3 cup cucumber grated peeled
  • cups cucumber cubed peeled ( 3 cucumbers)
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain fat-free
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 cup onion red vertically sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  •  tomatoes cored ripe cut into 1-inch pieces ( 1 pound)
  • teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove chicken from the bag. Grill or broil chicken 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  4. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Combine chicken, cubed cucumber, and the next 4 ingredients (cubed cucumber through tomatoes) in a large bowl.
  6. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  7. Pour over chicken mixture; toss well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein50.29%
Fat30.71%
Carbs19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.5
Glycemic Load
1.7
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.829565208891%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.44mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
4.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.52kcal
11.88%
Fat:8.02g
12.34%
Saturated Fat:2.84g
17.72%
Carbohydrates:11.16g
3.72%
Net Carbohydrates:8.93g
3.25%
Sugar:6.42g
7.13%
Cholesterol:85.8mg
28.6%
Sodium:531.4mg
23.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.56g
59.12%
Vitamin B3:12.49mg
62.45%
Selenium:40.23µg
57.48%
Vitamin B6:1.1mg
54.95%
Phosphorus:383.91mg
38.39%
Potassium:853.7mg
24.39%
Vitamin B5:2.31mg
23.12%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
20.9%
Vitamin C:16.38mg
19.85%
Calcium:174.26mg
17.43%
Magnesium:62.29mg
15.57%
Vitamin A:759.45IU
15.19%
Vitamin K:15.82µg
15.07%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.74%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.22%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.6%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.89%
Folate:42.27µg
10.57%
Copper:0.18mg
8.95%
Fiber:2.23g
8.91%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.64%
Iron:1.2mg
6.64%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes