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 a hint of tangy lemon, it’s perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken breast
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced cherry tomatoes (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Add shredded chicken, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Stir to coat with the tzatziki dressing. Fold in crumbled feta.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled on its own, in wraps, pita bread, or over a salad.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped Kalamata olives or sliced radishes.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
