Description
A refreshing and flavorful Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dressing, mixed with fresh vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki Dressing
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove water
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent a watery dressing.
- Mix the tzatziki dressing: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, pressed garlic, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to incorporate all ingredients.
- Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared tzatziki dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve: Serve chilled immediately or refrigerate for up to a few hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure to squeeze the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid a watery dressing.
- Use cooked chicken that is cooled to keep the salad refreshing.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for pungency.
- This salad can be served as a light meal or as a Mediterranean side dish.
- To make it more substantial, add cooked quinoa or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Tzatziki, Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Dressing, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Salad, Greek Chicken
