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 lemon, this salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in grated cucumber, cooked chicken, red onion, and feta cheese if using. Mix until well coated in the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad on its own, in lettuce cups, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in pita.
Notes
- Squeeze excess water from the cucumber for a non-watery salad.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt and skip the feta.
- Great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
