Chicken Greek a Tikka Salad with Parsley Feta Pesto

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chicken Greek a Tikka Salad with Parsley Feta Pesto! Tender, yogurt-marinated chicken infused with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and paprika takes center stage in this hearty dish. The salad is a symphony of fresh vegetables—crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions—brought to life with a rich and herbaceous parsley feta pesto. Featuring a delightful balance of Mediterranean and Indian-inspired flavors, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-packed, gluten-free salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 150 grams Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Parsley (fresh)
• 100 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons Walnuts
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 100 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 head Romaine lettuce

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat them with the prepared marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Step 3

While the chicken marinates, prepare the parsley feta pesto by blending fresh parsley, feta cheese, walnuts, olive oil, and water in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange the vegetables in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.

Step 6

Top the salad with the cooked chicken pieces.

Step 7

Drizzle the parsley feta pesto over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1910.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1597.2

Total Fat 79.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 380.3mg	0%
Sodium 4118.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 154.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1540.7mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 4470.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 38.4%

Carbs: 17.3%