Greek Chicken Gyro Salad
featured in Healthy Chicken Salads 4 Ways
This Greek chicken gyro salad is a delicious and healthy lunch option that's perfect for any day of the week. The tender chicken is mixed with tangy feta cheese and served over a bed of fresh greens and crunchy veggies, making it a flavorful and wholesome meal.
Tasty Team
95% would make again
Total Time
28 minutes
28 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
13 minutes
13 min

Total Time
28 minutes
28 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
13 minutes
13 min
Ingredients
for 1 serving
Tzatziki Dressing
- ⅔ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt (165 g)
- 2 tablespoons cucumber, grated, excess water squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Crispy Pita Chips
- 1 small whole wheat pita, cut into wedges
Gyro-Style Chicken
- 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 (80 g)
- ½ cup cherry tomato (100 g), halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
Nutrition Info
- Calories 785
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 87g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 42g
- Protein 77g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- 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!
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