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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

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This refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad features tender cooked chicken breast tossed in a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Enhanced with juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying main course. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and served chilled, it’s a flavorful and healthy option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salad Add-ins

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Make the tzatziki sauce: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to form the tzatziki sauce base.
  2. Add the chicken: Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast to the bowl with the tzatziki sauce and stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce, ensuring each piece is flavorful.
  3. Incorporate the vegetables and cheese: Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped kalamata olives. Then gently mix in the crumbled feta cheese, taking care not to break up the feta too much to maintain texture.
  4. Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
  5. Serve: Serve the tzatziki chicken salad chilled. It can be enjoyed on a bed of lettuce, stuffed inside a pita pocket, or alongside your favorite bread for a refreshing Mediterranean meal.

Notes

  • Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor; dried dill can be used but reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the tzatziki sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • This salad is easily customizable—you can add diced avocado or swap kalamata olives for green olives.

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