Description
Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad delivers cool Mediterranean flavors with creamy yogurt dressing and tender grilled chicken. Summer lunch perfection awaits when cool cucumber and herbed yogurt meet succulent chicken in this refreshing Greek classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) plain Greek yogurt
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Squeeze out excess moisture from grated cucumber using a paper towel, ensuring a crisp and non-watery texture for the tzatziki base.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, freshly chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, aromatic minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully shred the rotisserie chicken into delicate, uniform pieces, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Fold the shredded chicken and finely diced red onion into the creamy tzatziki mixture, gently coating each ingredient for maximum flavor distribution.
- For serving, layer the tzatziki chicken salad on warm, soft pita bread, create a vibrant bed of crisp lettuce, or pair with crunchy crackers for added texture.
- Transfer any remaining salad to an airtight container and refrigerate, consuming within three days to maintain optimal freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery tzatziki, ensuring a thick and creamy texture that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Customize protein by using grilled chicken breast, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding chopped fresh mint or oregano alongside dill, creating a more vibrant Mediterranean-inspired profile.
- Make ahead and let salad rest for 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more integrated taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg