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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is creamy, crisp, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Tender chicken is tossed with a homemade tzatziki-style dressing made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, and herbs for a refreshing high-protein meal that’s perfect for wraps, sandwiches, bowls, or meal prep lunches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Box grater
  • Colander or fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Silicone spatula or spoon

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Dressing

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ English cucumber grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Chicken Salad

  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cucumber for the dressing and place it in a clean kitchen towel or fine mesh strainer. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible to keep the dressing thick and creamy.
    Grate the cucumber for the dressing and place it in a clean kitchen towel or fine mesh strainer
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, mint, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, mint, olive oil, salt, and black pepper
  • Add the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, feta cheese, and olives if using.
    Add the cooked chicken, diced cucumber, celery, red onion, feta cheese, and olives if using.
  • Gently toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the tzatziki dressing.
    Gently toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the tzatziki dressing
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice, salt, or herbs if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for even better flavor.
    Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick and easy shortcut.
  • Removing excess moisture from the cucumber prevents the salad from becoming watery.
  • This salad can be served in pita bread, lettuce wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, or over greens.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword Greek Chicken Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, Tzatziki Chicken Salad