Description
Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad combinestender chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki dressing for a healthy andflavorful meal. Perfect as a salad or wrap, it’s a Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ½ cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 1/8 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 –3 garlic cloves (pressed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed to remove excess water)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate and Squeeze: Grate the cucumber and use a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, pressed garlic, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
- Prepare the Veggies: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and red onion. Slice the Kalamata olives and pepperoncini peppers.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, and feta cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared tzatziki dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, garnish with additional dill or feta cheese if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy as a salad or use as a filling for wraps or pita bread.
Notes
- Chicken Options: Grilled, roasted, or shredded rotisserie chicken works great.
- Dressing Consistency: Ensure the grated cucumber is well-squeezed to prevent the tzatziki from being watery.
- Make Ahead: The dressing can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Customizations: Swap romaine for spinach or mixed greens, or replace chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Serving Ideas: Pair with pita bread, serve in wraps, or add quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired