Description
A refreshing and flavorful Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines tender cooked chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dressing, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki Dressing
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the 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: Grate the cucumber and then firmly squeeze out as much water as possible to avoid a watery dressing.
- Make the Tzatziki Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, pressed garlic cloves, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste and stir well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl with the tzatziki dressing.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy tzatziki dressing. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For a lower calorie option, use fat-free Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to squeeze the cucumber well to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead; refrigerate and toss again before serving.
- Add fresh lemon juice to the dressing for a zesty boost.
- Substitute chicken with grilled lamb or beef for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Tzatziki, Chicken Salad, Greek Salad, Healthy Lunch, Greek Yogurt Dressing, Mediterranean
