Description
A refreshing and hearty tzatziki chicken salad that combines creamy yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, and tender shredded chicken, perfect for a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- Prepare your dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until creamy.
- Add the shredded chicken and gently fold until well coated.
- Serve over a bed of mixed greens in a large bowl or on individual plates.
- Garnish with fresh dill or cucumber slices and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted walnuts or sliced almonds before serving. This salad is best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: tzatziki, chicken salad, Greek salad, healthy salad, summer recipe, easy recipe