Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A delicious and easy chicken salad infused with tzatziki flavors, perfect for any season and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup cucumber, diced English cucumbers are recommended for fewer seeds.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Provides protein and a creamy base for the dressing.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds depth of flavor to the dressing.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin is ideal for flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
- 1 teaspoon dried dill Traditional herb in Greek cuisine.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential for seasoning.
- leaves Lettuce leaves for serving Romaine or butter lettuce can be used.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients for an efficient cooking process.
- In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to create the tzatziki dressing.
- Shred the cooked chicken if using rotisserie chicken, or ensure raw chicken is fully cooked before shredding.
- Dice the cucumber to your preferred texture.
- In a larger bowl, combine shredded chicken and diced cucumber.
- Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chicken and cucumber mixture, stirring gently until coated evenly.
Serving
- Serve the mixture on lettuce leaves or in pita bread.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt. Marinate chicken in tzatziki for enhanced flavor. Consider adding diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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