Description
A refreshing and protein-packed chicken salad with a creamy tzatziki twist. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the mixed greens among serving plates.
- Top with the tzatziki chicken mixture.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for better flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Drain the grated cucumber well to avoid a watery sauce.
- Adjust garlic and dill to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tzatziki, chicken salad, healthy, Mediterranean, protein, lunch, dinner