Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic dish, combining creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy vegetables, and tender chicken for a deliciously healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated English cucumber
excess moisture squeezed out
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic clove
peeled and grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, grated garlic, dill, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Add the chopped or shredded chicken, diced cucumber, diced celery, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated with the tzatziki mixture.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra dill or parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a splash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños. Great served in lettuce wraps or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Tzatziki Chicken Salad, Greek salad, healthy chicken recipes, Greek yogurt salad