Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Experience the delightful flavors of Tzatziki Chicken Salad, a refreshing dish that perfectly combines tender rotisserie chicken with a creamy, herb-infused tzatziki sauce. This vibrant salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and customizable add-ons, making it an ideal meal for lunch, dinner, or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced red onion
- Optional: cherry tomatoes
- Optional: olives
- Optional: avocado
- Optional: spinach or mixed greens
Instructions
- If using rotisserie chicken, shred it and set aside. If cooking chicken breasts, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), season with salt and pepper, bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through, then shred.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken and pour tzatziki sauce over it. Gently fold until well combined.
- Add optional ingredients like diced red onion or cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg