Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Jul 27th, 2010

Ingredients

  • 2  teaspoons  bottled minced garlic, divided
  • 1  teaspoon  fresh lemon juice
  • 1  teaspoon  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1  pound  skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 3  cups  cubed peeled cucumber (about 3 cucumbers)
  • 1/2  cup  vertically sliced red onion
  • 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 2  ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
  • 1/2  cup  plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1/4  cup  grated peeled cucumber
  • 1  teaspoon  white wine vinegar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper


Preparation

Preheat grill or broiler.

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. Remove chicken from the bag. Grill or broil chicken 5 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.

Combine chicken, cubed cucumber, and the next 4 ingredients (cubed cucumber through tomatoes) in a large bowl. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over chicken mixture; toss well.

Serves 4

Nutritional Information: Calories: 259 (28% from fat) Fat: 8.2g (sat 3g,mono 3.4g,poly 1g) Protein: 31.8g Carbohydrate: 15.3g  Fiber: 2.9g  Cholesterol: 79mg Iron: 2mg  Sodium: 679mg Calcium: 161mg


Source & Image:  cookinglight.com

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