Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines tender cooked chicken with creamy Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant garlic for a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy snack. The salad is mixed and served chilled, offering a cool and tangy Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and finely diced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional for extra tang)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional for authentic flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by shredding or dicing the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Peel the cucumber, then finely dice or grate it to help blend smoothly into the salad. Mince the garlic cloves finely to evenly distribute their flavor.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, prepared cucumber, minced garlic, and chicken. Add fresh lemon juice if using, along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the yogurt coats the chicken evenly.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together and to serve it chilled.
- Serve: Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad cold as a refreshing lunch, in a sandwich, or as a side dish to grilled vegetables or pita bread.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality Greek yogurt for creaminess and tang.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adding fresh dill enhances the traditional tzatziki flavor, but it’s optional.
- This salad is best served within 2 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference.
Keywords: Tzatziki Chicken Salad, Greek chicken salad, yogurt chicken salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy chicken salad
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