Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

March 2, 2012 By 11 Comments

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To conclude my unofficial Greek yogurt recipe week I thought I would serve a delicious Chicken Gyro Salad.


This salad has all the tasty components that make for a fabulous chicken gyro without all the mess and less calories.  The salad includes fresh romaine lettuce with feta cheese, pitted kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, slice red onion, chopped chicken tossed in a low fat Greek yogurt tzatziki dressing that is light and creamy.

The tzatziki dressing is one of my favorites.  It also is delicious tossed with some fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion.   The refreshing cucumber really completes this simple to make dressing.   

Top this salad with sliced pita strips and lunch or dinner are served.

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Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
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Ingredients
For salad
7oz (about 1 head or 1 bag) chopped romaine leaves
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1/3 cup red onion, sliced
1-2 pitas sliced into strips


For dressing
1 1/2 cups (12 oz) plain Greek yogurt 
1 cup seedless cucumber peeled and chopped or seeded cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon (1/2 lemon) fresh lemon juice 
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
For dressing-
In a food processor combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and mix until creamy.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside


In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients.  Toss with dressing or serve on the side.  


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Comments

  1. carpet cleaning Fargo ND says:
    March 2, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    You just made my mouth water, I will get this recipe to the wife. Thanks

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  2. {Epicurean Mom} says:
    March 2, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Mmmmm, this sounds so refreshing and healthy!! I adore the cucumber in the dressing!

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  3. Cassie/Bake Your Day says:
    March 3, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Loving your salads, Jennifer! The dressing is making my mouth water. This is perfect!

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  4. Χρυσαυγή says:
    March 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Hello! I am Chryssavgi from Greece!
    I want to give you congratulations for your Greek food that you made!!!
    I am glad that I see that!!
    Kisses

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  5. Vicki Bensinger says:
    March 3, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    This is such a refreshing salad. I use Greek yogurt and English cucumbers blended together as a sauce on salmon. However I think I like your version best with a few more things added in. I could eat this right now I’m so hungry.

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  6. From Valeries Kitchen says:
    March 3, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I’ve been on a huge Greek anything kick these days and this stopped me dead in my tracks. Pinning this gorgeousness!

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  7. Angie's Recipes says:
    March 4, 2012 at 1:05 am

    My husband love gyros and this might be the perfect one to encourage him to eat more salads.

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  8. Anna @ hiddenponies says:
    March 4, 2012 at 1:36 am

    What a delicious week! I found some forgotten pitas today and was totally craving tzatziki sauce…tomorrow, we’re doin’ it :)

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  9. Daisy@Nevertoosweet says:
    March 4, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I love Chicken Gyro salad! I always order it when I have Greek food :) I always think it’s healthier than having the whole souvalaki ~

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  10. Bree says:
    March 5, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Pretty sure I could eat this salad every day!

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  11. Deborah says:
    March 12, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I LOVE Greek flavors – this is totally calling my name!!

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