Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A comforting and nutritious chicken salad featuring creamy tzatziki made with Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and dill, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Full-fat version recommended for creaminess.
- 1 medium cucumber, grated Squeeze out excess moisture after grating.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust amount based on personal preference.
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Fresh dill enhances flavors.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- to taste none salt and pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
- as needed none Mixed greens or lettuce for serving Add for color and crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix well until combined.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and gently fold into the tzatziki mixture.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and taste test.
- Serve on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, garnishing with extra dill if desired.
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days. Avoid reheating; serve cold for best taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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