Description
Refresh your meal routine with the Tzatziki Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of shredded chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables. This light and flavorful salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to festive gatherings. With its quick preparation and nutritious ingredients, it’s a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy this refreshing recipe that promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, diced (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Olives, sliced (Kalamata or green work well) (optional)
- Avocado, diced (optional)
- Spinach or mixed greens for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken to the tzatziki sauce and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg