Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad: Fresh and Flavorful!
A refreshing Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing, fresh vegetables, and herbs for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki dressing.
- Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be served on its own or with pita bread.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg