Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring creamy tzatziki sauce with tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat for creaminess)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained of excess water
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (like spinach or arugula)
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and olives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a larger mixing bowl, add your shredded or diced chicken to the tzatziki sauce. Gently fold everything together until the chicken is well-coated.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter or individual bowls, lay down the mixed salad greens as your base.
- Add Finishing Touches: Sprinkle cherry tomatoes or olives on top for added flavor and color.
- Serve and Enjoy: This salad can be served right away or stored in the fridge for later.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg