Description
Craving something fresh, creamy, and loaded with Mediterranean flavor? This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is your new go-to for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or healthy snack. Packed with juicy chicken, crisp cucumbers, zesty red onion, and a rich homemade tzatziki dressing, this easy recipe is a flavor-packed way to upgrade your usual salad game. Whether served in a pita, lettuce wrap, or bowl, it’s one of those brilliant food ideas that hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
¾ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup cucumber, finely chopped
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Dice or shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
2. Finely chop the cucumber and red onion. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh dill.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Combine the chicken, cucumber, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
5. Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until well coated.
6. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
7. Serve cold in wraps, over greens, or on its own.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest, creamiest texture.
Be sure to drain any excess liquid from the cucumbers to avoid watery dressing.
Taste the tzatziki before mixing it in—adjust lemon or garlic as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, quick lunch, tzatziki chicken salad, Mediterranean food ideas