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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad: A Light and Zesty Mediterranean Meal

Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a light, hearty dish that blends tender chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing, perfect for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt can substitute with dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 medium Shredded Cucumber squeeze out excess water
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill use fresh for more intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken is a convenient choice
  • 0.25 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion omit if desired
  • 0.5 cup Pitted and Sliced Kalamata Olives
  • 0.5 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese can swap with vegan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley can be replaced with dill

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tzatziki Chicken Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Add shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, pitted and sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the tzatziki mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together.
  3. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed with extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
  4. For best results, cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  5. Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir, transfer it to a serving bowl, and garnish with additional crumbled feta, dill, or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Avoid freezing the salad to maintain texture.

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