Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Packed with herbs and spices, this salad is 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 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and excess water squeezed out)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese or kalamata olives for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the grated cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooked chicken and mix until evenly coated with the tzatziki dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve on its own, in a lettuce wrap, pita, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- For extra tang, add a splash of red wine vinegar.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
