Name: Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; Tzatziki Dressing:; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy tzatziki dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner, offering fresh, nutritious flavors without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced

1 cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Tzatziki Dressing:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cucumber, grated and drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
For the dressing, mix all the tzatziki dressing ingredients (Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper) in a bowl until everything is well combined.
Serve the chicken salad in bowls, topping each with a generous spoonful of tzatziki dressing.
Optionally, garnish with extra fresh dill or feta cheese for added flavor.

Notes

If using pre-cooked chicken, dice it into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the salad.

For a more filling salad, add cooked quinoa or a side of whole-grain bread.

This salad is naturally gluten-free, just be mindful of any additional toppings or sides you add.

The salad can be prepared in advance; store the chicken, veggies, and dressing separately. Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.

Adjust the tzatziki dressing by adding extra garlic for a stronger flavor or more lemon juice for extra tanginess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg