Description
Greek-inspired tzatziki chicken salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your plate with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken. Cool herbs and zesty lemon elevate this light, protein-packed dish that you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl, ensuring it’s cooled to room temperature.
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater, then squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel to prevent watery salad.
- Finely mince the red onion and garlic, creating a fragrant base for the tzatziki sauce.
- Combine greek yogurt and sour cream in a separate bowl, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- Fold the grated cucumber into the yogurt sauce, blending the ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour the tzatziki sauce over the shredded chicken, gently mixing to ensure even coating.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and taste, adjusting seasonings if needed.
- Serve chilled as a light meal or refreshing side dish, garnishing with additional dill if desired.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery texture, using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out maximum moisture.
- Customize protein by substituting chicken with grilled tofu or canned chickpeas for vegetarian option.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding chopped kalamata olives or roasted red peppers for Mediterranean depth.
- Meal prep friendly: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping crisp texture by adding fresh herbs just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg