Name: Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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

Description

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of juicy chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables – a perfect quick meal that’s both healthy and satisfying!

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 medium bowl. Adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice, garlic, salt, or pepper if desired.
In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill to create the chicken salad.
Pour the prepared tzatziki over the chicken mixture and gently mix until everything is coated. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
If time allows, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Before serving, fold in the toasted sliced almonds for added crunch.
Serve the salad chilled on pita, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens. Enjoy!

Notes

Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes blends the flavors beautifully.
Feel free to adjust herbs and seasonings based on your personal taste preferences.
Serve with pita bread or fresh greens for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 426
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 798mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg