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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad: Your Refreshing Make-Ahead Delight

Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines the cool crunch of cucumber with creamy Greek yogurt for a refreshing, healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 208

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Cucumber squeeze to remove excess liquid
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or substitute with regular/non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill can substitute with ⅔ teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh for best flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic minced; can be omitted for a milder taste
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust according to preference
  • 2 cups Cooked Rotisserie Chicken shredded; can use other cooked chicken
  • 0.5 cup Diced Red Onion can substitute with green onions

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Grater
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash one cucumber thoroughly under cold water, grate over a colander, wrap in paper towel, and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the tzatziki mixture along with diced red onion.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve the salad on pita bread, in wraps, or over lettuce; can also be enjoyed with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is perfect for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy healthy lunches all week long.

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