Description
Discover your new favorite lunch obsession with this vibrant and flavor-packed Tzatziki Chicken Salad. It’s a refreshing, zesty dish that combines tender chicken with the classic flavors of Greek tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded, or finely diced chicken
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional, but recommended)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Grate the cucumber using a box grater, sprinkle with salt, and let it sit in a sieve for 5-10 minutes to draw out moisture. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and set aside.
- Combine the Tzatziki Base: In a large mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and drizzle in olive oil if using.
- Add the Cucumber and Chicken: Fold in the squeezed cucumber and cooked chicken, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the tzatziki dressing.
- Incorporate Optional Veggies: If using, add finely diced red onion or other diced vegetables to the bowl.
- Season and Taste: Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and taste to adjust flavors as needed.
- Chill (Optional, but Recommended): For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For the most tender chicken, consider poaching chicken breasts. Always squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber to prevent a watery salad. This dish can be served on pita, in lettuce cups, or as a side dish.