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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

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This refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines creamy Greek yogurt with fresh herbs and crisp vegetables for a flavorful and healthy dish. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it blends tender cooked chicken with classic Mediterranean ingredients like cucumber, garlic, dill, and feta cheese. Serve it on greens, pita bread, or as a wrap for a deliciously easy meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing and Base

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated English cucumber (excess moisture squeezed out)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and grated)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad Mix

  • 4 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with excess moisture squeezed out), fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create a creamy, flavorful tzatziki base.
  2. Add the Chicken and Vegetables: To the dressing, add the cooked chicken pieces, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly combined, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the tzatziki mixture. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
  3. Serve and Garnish: Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad over a bed of fresh greens, with pita chips, stuffed inside a pita pocket, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or made into a sandwich or wrap. Optionally, garnish with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta cheese, and additional herbs for enhanced flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For best texture, squeeze out excess moisture from the grated cucumber to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time and add flavor.
  • Serve chilled for a refreshing taste, especially in warmer weather.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Adjust herbs and seasoning to your taste preferences.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/tzatziki-chicken-salad-recipe/