Best 19 Grilled Greek Salad Recipes

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
• Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
• Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
• Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
• To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
• Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

GRILLED CHICKEN GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grates.
• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and thread onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, cucumber, olives and red onion and toss until well coated. Divide among 4 plates and top with some of the feta chunks and a chicken skewer. Warm the pita bread on the grill, cut into wedges and serve with the salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION, AND MINT KEBABS WITH GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion, and mint leaves on skewers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is just cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with oil-lemon mixture, about 9 minutes. Serve Greek Salad alongside.

GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
• Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
• Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
• Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
• Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
• To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!

GRILLED SHRIMP GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Make dressing:
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, half of oregano, half of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Gently stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into dressing and let stand at room temperature while grilling.
• Marinate shrimp:
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining oregano and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp until well coated and marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Grill pitas and bell pepper while shrimp marinates:
• Lightly brush pitas and bell pepper on both sides with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pitas on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until browned and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a rack to cool (pitas will continue to crisp as they cool).
• Grill bell pepper until just softened, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
• Grill shrimp:
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to shrimp and toss to coat. Thread 4 shrimp lengthwise, each facing in same direction (so shrimp will lay flat on grill), on each skewer without crowding. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Break pitas into bite-size pieces and coarsely chop bell pepper. Remove shrimp from skewers and gently stir into tomato mixture with pitas, bell pepper, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.

GRILLED GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Grill potatoes, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender. , Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve salad warm or cold.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD TOPPED WITH GRILLED CALAMARI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes. Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry. Split the bodies from top to bottom so you have 2 triangular pieces. Thread a soaked skewer through the length of each piece. Put the skewers on a platter and set aside. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, dried and fresh oregano, thyme and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the calamari; set the other 1/2 aside while you make the salad.
• In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cheese, olives, and romaine. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Let marinate while you grill the calamari.
• Heat the grill or a grill pan and oil it lightly. Grill the calamari for 2 minutes on each side, no longer or they will be tough. To serve, put the salad onto a large platter and top it with the calamari skewers. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and lemon wedges.

GRILLED STEAK WITH GREEK CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, herbs, honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a large bowl; set aside. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta and olives to the bowl with the remaining vinaigrette; toss to coat.
• Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes; remove to a cutting board. Meanwhile, season the steaks with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, grill the steaks until the edges start browning, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with the reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat.
• Cut off the corn kernels and add to the salad. Serve the steak with the corn salad.

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl. 2. Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. 3. Gently fold in the feta cheese. 4. Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. 5. Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

GREEK SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp, pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl toss shrimp with garlic and lemon peel. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine spinach, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, olives red onion, and radishes, toss to combine. Set aside. 3. Thread shrimp onto four 8-inch skewers, leaving 1/4-inch space between pieces. 4. Grill shrimp over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through. 5. To serve, divide greens mixture among 4 plates. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Top with grilled shrimp. Drizzle with Greek Vinaigrette. Serve with pita bread.

GRILLED GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 3 romaine hearts in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill cut-side down over medium-high heat until well marked, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Toss with Greek salad dressing, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion and cucumber, kalamata olives and crumbled feta.

GRILLED LAMB GREEK SALAD WRAP

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic and rosemary in a medium shallow baking dish, add lamb and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat grill. Grill lamb on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness. Let sit 10 minutes and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Tomato Salad: Mix all ingredients together and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Feta Yogurt Sauce: Place 4 slices of lamb in the center of each pita. Top with tomato salad and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

GRILLED SEASONED LAMB WITH GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Turn on broiler if using.
• Scrub potatoes, and cook in water to cover in covered pot until they are tender, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size.
• Put large clove of garlic through press, then mix in a small bowl with hot-pepper flakes and cinnamon. Using your fingers, rub mixture into both sides of the lamb. Prepare stove top grill, if using. Broil or grill lamb for 2 to 5 minutes, until it is browned but still pink inside.
• Trim the tough stems from the arugula, wash thoroughly and dry.
• Mix the yogurt and vinegar in a small bowl. Wash, trim and cut the cucumbers into half-inch pieces or smaller, and add to the bowl; mince the remaining clove of garlic, and add.
• Cut the cooked lamb into julienne strips, and set aside.
• Wash and halve the tomatoes, and add to the yogurt. Pit and chop the olives, and add; season with pepper.
• Cut cooked potatoes into halves or quarters, depending on size, and add to yogurt mixture.
• Arrange the arugula on two plates. Place sliced lamb to one side, potato salad on the other.

GRILLED GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Grill potatoes, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
• Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
• Serve salad warm or cold.

GREEK-INSPIRED GRILLED WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk oil, balsamic vinegar, and mixed herbs in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper.
• Place romaine halves cut-sides up on a work surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill romaine, cut-sides down until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Plate grilled romaine cut-sides up. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

GREEK GRILLED STEAK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a processor until well combined; set half of the dressing aside and refrigerate to serve at the table.
• In a bowl combine the cooked shell pasta with the remaining half of the dressing, then mix in cucumber, olives, sliced onion, pimientos and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; toss to combine, then refrigerate while grilling the steaks.
• Grill the steaks until desired doneness; place on a plate allow to rest for 15 minutes or more, then slice thinly.
• Line a large platter plate with lettuce leaves.
• Spread the pasta mixture over the leaves, then arrange the sliced steak over the pasta.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 cup or more crumbled feta cheese over the sliced steak.
• Serve with reserved dressing.
• Delicious!

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Pour over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
• 3. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once.
• 4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into bite-size pieces. Toss with cucumber mixture. If desired, serve on salad greens. Drizzle salad dressing over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Toss chicken tenders with oil; sprinkle with Greek seasoning.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss spinach, cucumber, tomatoes and olives with dressing. Spoon onto 4 serving plates; serve with chicken tenders. Sprinkle with cheese.