Salad Bowl with Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce Recipe
This refreshing Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Salad Bowl is a perfect blend of tender chicken, tender orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon feta yogurt sauce. Ideal for a light lunch or dinner, this salad combines Mediterranean flavors with wholesome ingredients for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Prepare the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the orzo and let it cool slightly before assembling the salad.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and arrange them on top of the orzo salad mixture.
- Make Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce generously over the salad bowl. Serve immediately for a fresh, cool salad or chill it in the refrigerator to serve later.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit chicken and add chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories and fat content.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest based on your preference for tanginess.
- To add extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or walnuts on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon chicken salad, orzo salad, Greek yogurt sauce, healthy salad bowl, Mediterranean chicken salad