Description
This Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a fresh, healthy, and protein-packed meal made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, and herby tzatziki sauce. It’s quick to prep and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 medium cucumber, finely grated and drained
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Optional for serving:
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Mixed greens
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Whole-grain crackers
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Pita pockets
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Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined.
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Add shredded chicken and diced red onion to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Serve over a bed of greens, in a pita pocket, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Be sure to squeeze the cucumber well to avoid watery salad.
Tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge!
Add feta or olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg