Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a fresh and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! It’s packed with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, tangy feta, and a creamy tzatziki dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie or grilled works great)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Make the Tzatziki Dressing:
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use. -
Prepare the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and dill or parsley. -
Assemble the Salad:
Pour the prepared tzatziki dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is well coated. -
Chill and Serve:
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as is, over a bed of greens, or in pita bread for a Mediterranean wrap.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg