Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and tender chicken for a delicious and healthy meal. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for satisfying lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely grated english cucumber, squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced english cucumber
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill.
- Pour the tzatziki over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat. Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Before serving, mix in the toasted sliced almonds to maintain their crunch.
- Serve chilled in pita, wraps, lettuce cups, over greens, or with crackers.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the herbs according to your taste preferences.
Adding extra lemon juice brightens the flavor.
This salad can be made a day ahead for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg