This fresh, flavorful salad combines spiced gyros-style chicken with a creamy roasted courgette (zucchini) dip, making it a perfect light yet satisfying meal!
🌿 Ingredients
For the Gyros-Style Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (or 4 boneless thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the Roasted Courgette Dip:
- 2 medium courgettes (zucchinis), sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- A handful of fresh parsley or mint
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it rest for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Grill or pan-fry the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
2️⃣ Make the Roasted Courgette Dip:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the sliced courgettes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Spread them on a baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Blend the roasted courgettes with Greek yogurt, tahini (if using), and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
- Arrange the mixed greens on a large plate. Top with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta.
- Add the sliced gyros-style chicken on top.
- Serve with the roasted courgette dip on the side or drizzle it over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or mint and serve with extra lemon wedges.
✨ Tip: This salad pairs wonderfully with warm pita bread or a handful of crunchy chickpeas for extra texture!
Enjoy! 😍🥗
