Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Tzatziki chicken salad turns the Greek condiment into a delicious addition to the classic sandwich filling. Fresh Mediterranean flavors get mixed with tender diced chicken, cucumber, feta and a tzatziki style yogurt sauce for a fresh take on classic chicken salad.
Servings: 8
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic peeled & minced
- 1/2 red onion peeled & diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill
- 4 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber then slice in half lengthwise. Using a spoon scrape out the seeds in the middle. Dice and set aside.1 large cucumber
- Add the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill to a large bowl and toss to evenly combine. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, salt and pepper
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir the remaining ingredients together to evenly combine.1/2 red onion, 4 cups diced rotisserie chicken, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can serve this immediately or cover it and chill it for up to 2 hours first to give the flavors a chance to come together.
- The most important part of making this is to make sure the Greek yogurt you are using is plain Greek yogurt. Any kind of flavored yogurt will not work.
- Omit the onions if you are not a fan.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.2mg