Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender shredded chicken mingled with creamy homemade tzatziki, crisp vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors. A light, satisfying 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 fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and firmly squeeze to remove excess moisture.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
03 - Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and gently fold until evenly coated. Add the diced red onion and any desired optional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, or avocado. Mix gently to combine without mashing the ingredients.
04 - Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as a standalone salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something you planned all week
  • The leftovers actually get better as the flavors settle in
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture out of the grated cucumber is the difference between watery sauce and creamy perfection
  • The salad tastes infinitely better after at least an hour in the refrigerator
  • Do not add the tomatoes until right before serving or they will make everything soggy
03 -
  • Let the rotisserie chicken cool completely before mixing to prevent the yogurt from separating
  • Toast some pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for crunch if you want to add texture without changing the flavor profile
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