Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly combines tender rotisserie chicken with a creamy, tangy tzatziki dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also highly customizable, making it ideal for summer picnics, light lunches, or weeknight dinners. Fresh vegetables add crunch and color, while the option to incorporate various toppings like feta cheese or avocado allows you to tailor the dish to suit your taste. Packed with protein and nutrients, this salad is a deliciously healthy choice that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Add Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with the tzatziki sauce and fold until well coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg