Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dressing. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it’s perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Dressing:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Assembly: Add shredded chicken, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Fold in feta cheese.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on lettuce, in pita bread, or as a wrap.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add diced bell peppers or olives.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Store salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
