Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with this quick and delicious Tzatziki Chicken Salad. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this refreshing salad combines tender grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy tzatziki dressing. It’s a healthy option packed with lean protein and vibrant ingredients, ideal for lunch or dinner, and can easily be served alongside grilled meats for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 2–3 pressed garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, pressed garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir until smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
- Layer the cooked chicken over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle generous amounts of tzatziki sauce over the salad and chicken.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg