Description
zatziki Chicken Salad—a refreshing, protein-packed dish featuring tender chicken, creamy tzatziki dressing, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Perfect for a light, healthy meal!
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Avocado slices
- Chickpeas
- Mixed greens (like spinach or arugula)
Instructions
Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing:
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust acidity if needed.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives (if using), dill, and parsley.
- Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in optional add-ins like feta cheese or chickpeas.
Serve:
- Enjoy as-is, over mixed greens, or wrapped in whole-grain pita.
- For a low-carb option, serve in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
