Description
A refreshing and tangy Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, and tender chicken with vibrant Mediterranean flavors from fresh dill, olives, and feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Squeeze the water out of the grated cucumber thoroughly using your hands or a kitchen towel to avoid watery dressing.
- Make the tzatziki dressing: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, the squeezed grated cucumber, pressed garlic cloves, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to your preference and mix well until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Combine salad with dressing: Pour the prepared tzatziki dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat all components with the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful meal or refrigerate briefly to let flavors meld further before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat for creaminess.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken if short on time.
- Adjust garlic quantity to taste for milder or stronger flavor.
- Feel free to add fresh mint alongside dill for a different twist.
- Serve with pita bread or on a bed of quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Tzatziki, Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Lunch, No-Cook Salad, Easy Chicken Salad
