Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breast until tender and shred or dice; set aside.
- Mix the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: Add cooked chicken to the tzatziki mixture and toss gently. Garnish with optional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, or olives for added color and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly prepared tzatziki to enhance flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice based on preferred acidity.
- Add diced celery or shredded carrots for extra crunch.
- Serve over greens or in pita bread for versatile meal options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg