Description
Mediterranean charm meets fresh ingredients in this Tzatziki Chicken Salad, blending Greek yogurt’s tangy richness with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Refreshing herbs and zesty lemon elevate this light, protein-packed dish that you’ll crave on warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) pepper
Instructions
- Grate cucumber finely and remove excess liquid by firmly pressing with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring a dry, crisp texture.
- Create tzatziki sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with freshly chopped dill, minced garlic, tangy lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Deconstruct rotisserie chicken into delicate, uniform shreds using two forks, focusing on bite-sized pieces for optimal texture.
- Fold shredded chicken and finely diced red onion into the prepared tzatziki sauce, ensuring each morsel is generously coated with the creamy mixture.
- Elevate serving options by presenting the salad atop warm pita bread, nestled on crisp lettuce leaves, scattered over crunchy crackers, or accompanied by golden pita chips.
- Garnish with fresh tomato slices and additional red onion for a vibrant, refreshing finish that enhances the salad’s Mediterranean-inspired profile.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery sauce, ensuring a thick and creamy tzatziki texture that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken to save time, or poach fresh chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that absorbs sauce flavors beautifully.
- Customize diet preferences by swapping pita bread with lettuce wraps for low-carb version or using gluten-free crackers for sensitive eaters.
- Enhance meal prep by making salad ahead and storing in refrigerator up to 2-3 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg