Description
This vibrant chicken salad combines tender chicken with a creamy, zesty tzatziki sauce, fresh cucumbers, and herbs for a refreshing meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained of excess water
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (like spinach or arugula)
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and olives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a larger mixing bowl, add your shredded or diced chicken to the tzatziki sauce. Gently fold everything together until the chicken is well-coated.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter or in individual bowls, lay down the mixed salad greens. Divide the tzatziki chicken mixture over the greens.
- Add Finishing Touches: Sprinkle cherry tomatoes or olives on top for extra flavor and a pop of color.
- Serve and Enjoy: This salad can be served right away or refrigerated. It’s delightful both chilled and at room temperature.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Can be prepared a day in advance. Keep the mixed greens separate until serving to avoid wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg