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Greek Protein Bowls

August 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fill your day with a vibrant Greek Protein Bowl- packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome goodness.  This power- packed bowl features air fried chicken, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a sprinkle of feta cheese, all served over delicious cottage cheese.  Finish your bowl with dollop of tzatziki, it is the perfect balance of fresh, filling and flavorful.  


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Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups high protein cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups English cucumbers diced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
Servings: bowls
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Chicken
  1. Wash hands thoroughly.
  2. Clean and prep your area.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and Greek seasoning.
  4. Flatten chicken to about ½ inch thick and marinate in a shallow dish or Ziploc bag for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on one side and flip, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Mix Greek seasoning with the cottage cheese.
  2. Layer bowl with lettuce, cottage cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and sliced chicken.
  3. Top with a tablespoon of Tzatziki, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Tzatziki sauce not included in nutritional analysis.

Greek Protien Bowl Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Bowl (556g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 46 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 267 mg 20 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 705 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, bowl, Chicken, cottage cheese, greek, Salad, summer

Greek Meatballs

August 20, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

These meatballs are great for any meal or occasion, but my favorite reason to make these is for leftovers!  Meatballs are a great protein option to make ahead and pack for lunch.  They are delicious with fresh spinach salads, pasta salads, or just sliced cucumbers.  I love to serve these little guys with fresh tzatziki! 


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Meatballs
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs dry, grated
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach leaves thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 English cucumber shredded and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
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Stove Top Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred the cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients evenly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld between 20 to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.
  4. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Stirring evenly, add thawed and drained spinach, then add feta cheese.
  6. Make meatballs using a tablespoon for a perfect measurement.
  7. Warm a skillet or pan to medium heat. Evenly coat with cooking spray and arrange meatballs around the pan.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes and rotate individually on all sides until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  9. Serve with some tzatziki on the side or as a dip.
Air Fryer
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. For the tzatziki, use a box grater or food processor to shred the cucumber. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients evenly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for flavors to meld between 20 to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.
  4. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Stirring evenly, add thawed and drained spinach, then add feta cheese.
  6. Make meatballs using a tablespoon for a perfect measurement.
  7. Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  8. Arrange meatballs on the air fryer basket/ tray. 
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes and rotate individually on all sides are browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  10. Serve with some tzatziki on the side or as a dip.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, cucumber, greek, greek yogurt, main dish, meatball, meatballs, protein, spinach, Turkey, tzatziki

Going Greek Dip

August 13, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantastic  and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!

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Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 1/2 cup servings 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces hummus
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 medium pepperoncini chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
  2. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is for dip only.

Going Greek Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (137g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 117 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 291 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, dip, dips, easy, greek, hummus, recipe, recipes, school, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer, Vegetarian

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