Description
Mediterranean Delight Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy tzatziki dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors that will transport your taste buds to sunny shores. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or serving at gatherings. Enjoy it in wraps, as a sandwich filling, or on a bed of greens for a versatile and delicious meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber (finely grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in another bowl.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the tzatziki dressing and gently fold in cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg