Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A fresh and vibrant Tzatziki Chicken Salad, combining shredded chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing and crunchy veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the cucumbers, dice the red onion, mince the garlic, and shred the chicken if needed.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, the juice from 1 lemon, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the fresh veggies: Fold in the diced cucumbers, diced red onion, and fresh herbs into the tzatziki mixture.
- Add the chicken: Fold in 2 cups of shredded chicken until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill (optional): Let your salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This salad is even better after a day in the fridge, allowing all the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tzatziki, chicken salad, Mediterranean, healthy recipe, summer salad
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