Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines fresh chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki dressing for a light yet flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the tzatziki dressing:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, olives, feta, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
- For the tzatziki dressing, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Add greens: Serve this salad on a bed of mixed greens, spinach, or arugula for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Add nuts: Toasted almonds or pine nuts can add a crunchy texture.
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut yogurt and omit feta cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Spicy: Add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the tzatziki dressing for a spicy kick.
- Grilled Chicken: For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken before adding it to the salad.
- Storage: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, dressing separately for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
