Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines juicy shredded chicken with a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out
- 2–4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chicken Salad
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Tzatziki: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Chicken Salad: Add shredded chicken, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley to the tzatziki mixture. Stir until coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve the chicken salad in pitas, on top of romaine or mixed greens, or as desired.
Notes
- I find that using the large holes on a box grater works best for shredding the cucumber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 499mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
