Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A refreshing and protein-packed salad featuring shredded chicken in a creamy, tangy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for easy lunches, summer dinners, and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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1 medium cucumber (finely grated)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cooked rotisserie chicken
1/2 red onion (diced)
Instructions
- Wrap grated cucumber in a paper towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded chicken and diced red onion to the tzatziki sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve as desired on pita, lettuce, crackers, or as a dip.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt and fresh dill.
- The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reduce sodium, use a low-sodium rotisserie chicken or home-cooked chicken breast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 551 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 30 g
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