GREEK CHICKEN GYRO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

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Greek Chicken Gyro Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: plain nonfat greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, small whole wheat pita, lemon, olive oil, fresh oregano, lemon, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, baby spinach, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 19

⅔ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cucumber, grated, excess water squeezed out
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 small whole wheat pita, cut into wedges
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil, + 1 teaspoon, divided
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 lemon, zested
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups baby spinach
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and chicken, and toss to coat.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, chicken, and pita chips together in a large bowl and drizzle with tzatziki dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 49 grams

Ibro Bizhga
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the pictures. It was still edible, but not great.


Bristol Reis
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Sara Maarabouni
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this salad was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Dustin Evie
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shabbir Jan
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've used different types of greens, vegetables, and dressings, and it always turns out great.


Sarati Bist
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ita Vosalevu
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Farhan Maher
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Kalpana Regmi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the homemade tzatziki sauce.


rojena aktar
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of the chicken, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce was perfect.


Jahhaider 99AD
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This Greek chicken gyro salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the salad was refreshing and light. I'll definitely be making this again.