Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful Greek-inspired dish combining tender cooked chicken with a creamy tzatziki-style dressing made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. It’s perfect as a light lunch served over greens, in pita pockets, lettuce cups, or as a sandwich filling. The salad is complemented with crunchy celery, red onion, and tangy feta cheese, making it a satisfying and healthy meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated English cucumber, excess moisture squeezed out
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with excess moisture squeezed out), fresh lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and creamy, forming a classic tzatziki-style dressing.
- Mix the Salad: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced cucumber, diced celery, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the dressing bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the dressing and well incorporated. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tzatziki chicken salad in a variety of ways—over a bed of fresh greens, inside pita pockets, wrapped in lettuce cups, or simply as a sandwich or wrap filling. For added flavor and texture, feel free to top the salad with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta cheese, or additional fresh herbs according to your preference.
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.
- Freezing is not recommended as the yogurt base may separate and become watery when thawed.
- You can use store-bought tzatziki if short on time, just ensure it’s thick and flavorful.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free; just pair with gluten-free bread or crackers if needed.
- The salad tastes better after resting for a few hours in the fridge to let the flavors meld.
Keywords: chicken, cucumber, tzatziki, Greek salad, healthy chicken salad, yogurt dressing
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