Description
A refreshing and versatile Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines tender rotisserie chicken with a creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and optional add-ons for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Olives, sliced (Kalamata or green work well) (optional)
- Avocado, diced (optional)
- Spinach or mixed greens for serving (optional)
Instructions
- If using rotisserie chicken, skip this step. If cooking chicken, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), season chicken breasts, bake for 25-30 minutes, and shred.
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, pour tzatziki sauce over it, and gently fold in. Add diced red onion and mix until well coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill time is essential for flavor melding.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; keep dressing separate if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (25-30 minutes if cooking chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g