Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken tossed with creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skinless
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium cucumber, grated
07 - 1/2 small red onion, diced
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Black pepper to taste

→ Optional Add-Ons

10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1/4 cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and gently fold until evenly coated. Add diced red onion and any optional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, or avocado. Mix gently to combine.
04 - Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of fresh spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes rich and satisfying but keeps you energized instead of sluggish.
  • You can make it in under twenty minutes if you have rotisserie chicken on hand.
  • The tzatziki sauce doubles as a dip, so nothing goes to waste.
  • It gets better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or next day lunches.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber, the salad will turn watery and lose its creamy texture within an hour.
  • Chilling really does make a difference, the flavors need time to marry or it tastes like separate ingredients instead of a dish.
  • Use full fat yogurt unless you want a thin, runny sauce that slides off the chicken.
03 -
  • Taste the tzatziki before mixing it with the chicken and adjust the lemon, garlic, or salt to your preference.
  • If your rotisserie chicken is dry, toss it with a little olive oil and lemon juice before adding the sauce.
  • Grate the cucumber at the last minute so it stays crisp and doesn't release too much water while sitting.
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