Go Back
–+ servings
Maya

Tzatziki Chicken Salad: A Refreshing Meal to Try Today!

A refreshing and healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines shredded chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing, perfect for a light meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the yogurt mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the tzatziki dressing.
  3. Serve the tzatziki chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce.
  4. For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, mix in some diced bell peppers or sliced radishes.
  • Substitute the chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for a different protein option.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!