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Tzatziki chicken salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad That Will Transform Your Lunch Game

A refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad that captures the essence of the Mediterranean, perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt homemade for extra richness
  • 1 medium Cucumber finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill can be swapped for dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) adjust according to taste
  • to taste Salt adjust to preference
  • to taste Pepper substitute with cayenne for more heat
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken any cooked chicken on hand
  • 1 small Red Onion (diced) switch to green onions for milder taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tea towel

Method
 

How to Make Tzatziki Chicken Salad
  1. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber using a clean tea towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until it's fully combined and creamy.
  3. Toss the shredded chicken into the tzatziki mixture, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Gently toss the shredded chicken with the tzatziki sauce until well-coated.
  5. Fold in the diced red onion to the salad mixture.
  6. Stuff the tzatziki chicken salad into warm pita bread, serve it on crackers, or lay it over a fresh bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Can freeze for up to 1 month, though texture may change upon thawing.

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