Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish combining creamy Greek yogurt-based tzatziki with tender shredded chicken, olives, and feta. It’s perfect served in pita pockets, over fresh greens, or as a filling for sandwiches, offering a light yet satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk Greek yogurt preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out with paper towels
- 2-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chicken Salad
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber with excess liquid squeezed out, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and the tzatziki sauce is smooth.
- Mix the chicken salad: Add the shredded chicken, finely chopped red onion, chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped flat leaf parsley to the bowl with the tzatziki. Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken and other components are fully coated with the tzatziki sauce.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve: Serve the tzatziki chicken salad chilled in pita pockets, over romaine or mixed greens, or alongside your favorite Mediterranean accompaniments for a delicious and refreshing meal.
Notes
- Ensure the cucumber is thoroughly squeezed to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- Use high-quality Greek yogurt for the creamiest tzatziki.
- Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize with extra lemon juice or fresh herbs like mint for added brightness.
- For a low-fat option, use 2% Greek yogurt instead of whole milk Greek yogurt.
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