Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with a creamy tzatziki sauce, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out
- 2–4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken Salad:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Tzatziki: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Chicken Salad: Add shredded chicken, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley to the tzatziki mixture. Stir until coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice. Serve in pitas, over greens, or as desired.
Notes
- Shred the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 499mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
