Description
A refreshing and flavorful Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, packed with protein and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce or mixed greens for serving
- Tomatoes, diced (optional)
- Red onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a smooth dressing.
- Combine with Chicken: In another bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chicken and mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Serve: Take a plate and lay down a bed of lettuce or mixed greens. Spoon the chicken salad onto the greens. Optionally, sprinkle diced tomatoes and sliced red onion on top for extra flavor and color.
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep salad separate from greens if storing for multiple days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg