Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon juice, it offers a vibrant Mediterranean taste. Optional additions like red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and avocado provide customizable texture and richness, making it a versatile and healthy choice for any meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Olives, sliced
- Avocado, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create the creamy tzatziki base.
- Incorporate the Chicken: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken into the bowl with the tzatziki mixture. Gently fold the chicken in, ensuring the pieces are evenly coated with the sauce without breaking down the texture too much.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, mix in diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, and diced avocado to enhance flavor and texture according to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill. Serve cold as a refreshing main dish or side.
Notes
- For best results, use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat for creaminess.
- Grate cucumber finely and squeeze out excess water to prevent a watery salad.
- This salad can be served on its own, as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or accompanied by pita bread.
- Adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper based on taste preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
