Tzatziki Chicken Mediterranean Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken meets creamy tzatziki sauce with crisp Mediterranean vegetables for a refreshing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skinless
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium cucumber, grated
07 - 1/2 small red onion, diced
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Pepper to taste

→ Optional Add-Ons

10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1/4 cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - Spinach or mixed greens for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent a watery salad.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and gently fold until evenly coated. Add diced red onion and optional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, or avocado. Mix gently to combine.
04 - Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is. Alternatively, serve in pita pockets or lettuce wraps.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The tzatziki is so flavorful you might start putting it on everything else too.
  • Its endlessly customizable depending on what vegetables or toppings you have on hand.
  • You can meal prep it and it actually gets better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber, your tzatziki will be thin and runny, and the whole salad will lose its creamy texture.
  • Let the salad chill for the full thirty minutes because the flavors really do deepen and blend in the fridge.
  • Taste your tzatziki before mixing it with the chicken so you can adjust the garlic, lemon, or salt to your preference.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt because low-fat versions can taste chalky and dont coat the chicken as luxuriously.
  • Add a tiny pinch of cumin to the tzatziki for a subtle warmth that makes people wonder what your secret is.
  • If your red onion is too sharp, soak the diced pieces in cold water for five minutes and pat them dry before adding.
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