Description
A refreshing and healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad recipe that combines cooked chicken with Greek yogurt and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumber, red onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the tzatziki chicken salad in whole wheat pita pockets or on lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in some diced bell peppers or shredded carrots.
- Substitute the chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg