Description
Cool Mediterranean tzatziki chicken salad combines fresh ingredients with tangy yogurt dressing. Greek-inspired flavors deliver a refreshing meal you can enjoy quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rotisserie chicken (cooked, shredded)
- ¾ cup (177 ml/6 fl oz) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (finely grated)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 2 tbsps fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Moisture Extraction: Press freshly grated cucumber within a clean kitchen towel, eliminating excess liquid completely to ensure a crisp, non-watery tzatziki base.
- Dressing Composition: Whisk drained cucumber with Greek yogurt, incorporating finely chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until uniformly blended, creating a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired sauce.
- Protein Integration: Gently fold shredded chicken and diced red onion into the yogurt mixture, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the aromatic, tangy dressing for maximum flavor infusion.
- Serving Presentation: Elegantly plate the tzatziki chicken salad atop warm pita bread, crisp crackers, or a verdant bed of lettuce leaves, transforming the dish into a light, protein-packed culinary experience.
- Storage Protocol: Preserve any remaining salad in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining its fresh essence and creamy consistency for 2-3 days.
Notes
- Drain Cucumber Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely to prevent watery tzatziki sauce and maintain a rich, creamy consistency.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Let the salad rest for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow herbs and garlic to fully develop and blend their aromatic profiles.
- Customize Protein Options: Substitute shredded chicken with grilled tofu, chickpeas, or lamb for diverse dietary preferences and exciting taste variations.
- Storage Smart Tip: Keep onions and salad separate until serving to prevent soggy texture and preserve crisp, fresh ingredients’ integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg