Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dressing with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy feta cheese for a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove water
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Grate the cucumber and then squeeze out the excess water thoroughly to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- Make the tzatziki dressing: In a bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, pressed garlic cloves, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the tzatziki dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and combined.
Notes
- For best results, use well-drained cucumber to avoid a watery dressing.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and dill to your taste preference.
- Add lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the dressing if desired.
Keywords: Tzatziki chicken salad, Greek yogurt salad, Mediterranean chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, no-cook salad, feta cheese salad
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