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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

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๐Ÿฅ— Enjoy a fresh, protein-packed meal with this Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines creamy Greek yogurt with crisp vegetables.
๐Ÿ‹ This light, flavorful salad is perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, offering a naturally gluten-free and low-carb option.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 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

– 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

1-First, in a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (after squeezing out excess moisture), lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper to form the tzatziki base.

2-Next, add the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, diced celery, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the tzatziki mixture.

3-Then, mix until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring every bite is full of flavor and texture.

4-Adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired to personalize the taste.

5-Finally, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve it chilled over greens, in pita pockets, with pita chips, in lettuce cups, or as a sandwich filling, with optional toppings like chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, extra feta, or herbs.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅ’ Use thick, plain Greek yogurt to prevent a watery texture.
๐Ÿ’ง Squeeze excess moisture from grated cucumber to avoid sogginess.
๐Ÿ— Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and tasty shortcut for this recipe.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 333 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 930 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 52 g
  • Cholesterol: 138 mg