Description
A refreshing and healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables with tender cooked chicken and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and can be served in multiple ways, including over greens, in pita pockets, or as a wrap.
Ingredients
Dressing and Base
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated English cucumber, excess moisture squeezed out
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with moisture squeezed out), fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir these ingredients thoroughly until fully incorporated to create a creamy and flavorful tzatziki base.
- Add the Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced cucumber, diced celery, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Stir everything well to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the tzatziki mixture.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed by adding a little more lemon juice, salt, or pepper. Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad over fresh greens, with pita chips, stuffed inside a pita pocket, wrapped in lettuce cups, or made into a sandwich or wrap. Optionally, top with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta, and fresh herbs for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated cucumber to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- This salad tastes great chilled and can be prepared ahead for meal prep.
- Variations include adding chopped tomatoes or kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Can be served as a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean