Chicken Souvlaki Salad

I had this for lunch a few weeks ago. Once or twice it is fine, and it did cause me to lose 2+ pounds that week. But I became tired of it by Wednesday.

Very easy to make (since I did it)... DH was at the stove, so I made everything but the chicken at the kitchen table. It was a bit messy but not too much.

I made the chicken about 2 hours after I made the cukes/tomato/feta, and tossed it all together and then tossed the dressing (that I made 2 hours before) in with it.

Portions are big (2 Cups).

It needed a little more salt.

Chicken Souvlaki Salad

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, divided (If you find out where the 2nd 1 tsp goes, let me know)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt (add some more)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
3 cups cubed peeled cucumber (about 3 cucumbers...I used 2 large)
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion (I chopped because I like using my chopper gadget)
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

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.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

CALORIES 259 (28% from fat); FAT 8.2g (sat 3g,mono 3.4g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 31.8g; CHOLESTEROL 79mg; CALCIUM 161mg; SODIUM 679mg; FIBER 2.9g; IRON 2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 15.3g