Description
A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad featuring a creamy tzatziki dressing made with Greek yogurt and fresh vegetables, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens or lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Red onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a medium bowl to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Pour the tzatziki sauce over the shredded chicken in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly coated.
- Layer your salad plates with mixed greens or lettuce.
- Spoon the tzatziki chicken mixture generously over the greens.
- Sprinkle with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onions if using. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later!
Notes
This salad can be adjusted for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian options with chickpeas or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg