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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and tender chicken for a light and versatile meal perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens.

Ingredients

Dressing and Base

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated English cucumber (excess moisture squeezed out)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and grated)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad Mix

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure to squeeze out excess moisture), fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create the creamy base.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the dressing. Mix everything until evenly coated with the tzatziki dressing. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding a little more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired for optimal flavor balance.
  3. Serve and Enjoy: The salad can be served in various ways—over fresh greens as a salad, with pita chips as a dip, inside a pita pocket, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. For extra flavor and garnish, consider topping with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, additional feta cheese, and extra herbs.

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated cucumber to prevent a watery salad.
  • Use cooked chicken from your preferred cooking method such as roasted, grilled, or poached for best results.
  • Adjust the herb quantities to suit your taste preferences or substitute with mint for a different twist.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • For a lower-fat version, use low-fat Greek yogurt and reduce or omit the feta cheese.

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