Description
This refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber tzatziki-inspired dressing. Enhanced with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and crunchy vegetables, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful picnic meal served with pita, greens, or as a wrap.
Ingredients
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
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 dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well blended to create a creamy, flavorful tzatziki dressing.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the cooked chicken pieces, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently but thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the tzatziki dressing. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: This chicken salad can be served immediately over fresh greens, with pita chips, stuffed inside a pita pocket or lettuce cup, or enjoyed as a sandwich or wrap filling. Optionally, garnish with chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta cheese, and fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For best results, squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Adjust garlic and herbs to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
