Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber (peeled and seeded)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled feta
- Cherry tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. Fold in the cucumber and red onion.
- Add the cooked chicken and mix until evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve on its own, in pita bread, lettuce wraps, or over greens.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra tang, add a splash of red wine vinegar.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
