Description
A refreshing twist on classic chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy tzatziki dressing, perfect for warm days and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki dressing.
- Add shredded chicken, diced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Adjust seasoning as needed by tasting to ensure the right balance of flavors.
- Serve chilled, garnished with cherry tomatoes.
Notes
Consider seeding the cucumber to prevent excess moisture and using fresh herbs for best flavor. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg