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2 bowls of mediterranean chicken salad with chicken souvlaki on top.
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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

This hearty Mediterranean Chicken Salad features skewers of chicken souvlaki, and is sure to become a family favourite. Low carb / Keto, too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 402kcal

Equipment

  • Bamboo skewers

Ingredients

Chicken Souvaki

  • 4 Small Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice
  • 1 Lemon zest of
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper

Salad Assembly

  • 4 Base Salads or 8 cups Salad greens
  • Artichoke Hearts
  • Red Onions
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Tzatziki
  • Tomatoes
  • Feta
  • Tzatziki or Greek dressing.

Instructions

Chicken Souvlaki:

  • Trim chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes. Place prepared chicken into a non-metallic bowl or dish (with a lid).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour marinade over chicken, stir well to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers, grill until chicken is cooked through.

Salad Assembly

  • Arrange your choice of salad toppings over your base salads. If not using base salads, divide salad greens among 4 bowls, then top as desired.
  • Top salads with the grilled chicken souvlaki, serve immediately with Tzatziki or Greek dressing.

Notes

Final Nutritional Info will depend on the salad toppings you use, and how much of them you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg