Description
A refreshing and healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt-based tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, olives, and feta for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal. Perfect served in pitas or over greens.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk Greek yogurt recommended)
- 1 cup shredded cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out with paper towels
- 2-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chicken Salad
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber with excess liquid squeezed out, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Combine the chicken salad: Add the shredded chicken, finely chopped red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tzatziki sauce. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the tzatziki dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the chicken salad mixture and add kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, or additional lemon juice as desired to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the tzatziki chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully stuffed inside pita bread, atop crisp romaine or mixed greens, or used as a flavorful side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For best texture and flavor, make sure to squeeze out excess liquid from the shredded cucumber to prevent a watery tzatziki.
- This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shredded chicken option.
- Feel free to add chopped fresh mint for extra freshness.
- To make it lower fat, use 2% Greek yogurt instead of whole milk Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
