Description

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad offers irresistible flavor and is quick to prep. Featuring Greek yogurt, tender chicken, fresh cucumbers, and zesty herbs, it’s perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

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1 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely grated english cucumber, squeezed dry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced english cucumber
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
In a larger bowl, combine the diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill for the chicken salad.
Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken salad and mix gently until everything is coated. Taste and adjust with lemon juice, salt, or pepper if necessary.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Before serving, fold in the toasted sliced almonds for a crunchy texture.
Serve the salad chilled in pita, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens.

Notes

Taste the tzatziki and adjust seasoning as needed to match your preference.
For added flavor, allow the chicken salad to sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 390
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg