Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A hearty yet guilt-free salad made with juicy chicken, cooling cucumber, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce Homemade tzatziki is preferable, but store-bought works too.
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers English cucumbers are recommended for less bitterness.
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped Fresh dill is essential for flavor.
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt Choose a full-fat version for creaminess without too many calories.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients and set up your cutting board and large bowl.
- Shred the cooked chicken by hand.
- In the large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced cucumbers, chopped dill, and Greek yogurt.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Season to taste with salt or a squeeze of lemon.
- If time allows, chill the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Serving
- Serve salad with warm pita, over mixed greens, or in a wrap.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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