Description
Greek-inspired tzatziki chicken salad blends creamy yogurt, crisp cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken into a refreshing Mediterranean masterpiece. Cool herbal notes and zesty lemon elevate this light, protein-packed dish that you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
Fresh Produce:
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber by using a grater to create fine shreds, then transfer to a clean cloth or paper towel, gently pressing to remove excess liquid, ensuring the tzatziki sauce remains thick and creamy.
- Create the tzatziki base by mixing the drained cucumber with Greek yogurt, adding minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, a splash of bright lemon juice, and seasoning with salt and pepper until the mixture is well integrated and smooth.
- Deconstruct the rotisserie chicken into delicate, bite-sized fragments, carefully pulling apart the meat to maintain its tender texture.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken into the tzatziki mixture, folding gently to coat each morsel with the herb-infused sauce, then sprinkle diced red onion throughout for a sharp, crisp contrast.
- Explore serving options by nestling the salad inside warm pita bread, arranging atop crisp lettuce leaves, or accompanying with crunchy crackers and pita chips for varied texture and presentation.
- Preserve any remaining salad by transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Pat cucumber dry thoroughly to prevent watery tzatziki sauce and maintain creamy texture.
- Choose high-quality Greek yogurt for rich, tangy flavor and authentic Mediterranean taste.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds delicious pre-seasoned protein to the salad.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice according to personal preference for balanced flavor profile.
- Refrigerate salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance herb and seasoning blend.
- Best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg