Wednesday 18 July 2012

The elements of a classic Greek salad


Chicken Souvlaki Salad


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
  • 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
  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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