Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing take on traditional chicken salad. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, or a refreshing summer meal.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated English cucumber excess moisture squeezed out
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the chicken, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, and feta. Stir until well combined. Taste and add a little more lemon, salt, and pepper, if necessary.
- You can serve over greens, with pita chips, in a pita pocket, in a lettuce cup, or make a sandwich or wrap. Feel free to top with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta, and herbs.
Notes
Store your tzatziki chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best eaten within 3 to 4 days. The flavors develop more over time, but be sure to stir before each serving to mix in any separated liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 2mg
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