Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish that combines the flavors of classic tzatziki with tender chicken. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful snack, this salad is easy to make and full of nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Wrap the grated cucumber in a paper towel or tea towel and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the chicken and onion: Toss the shredded chicken and diced red onion into the tzatziki sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy the tzatziki chicken salad on pita bread, crackers, or over lettuce.
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Variations: Add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots; substitute chicken with turkey or shrimp; add spices for heat.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes