Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A fresh, creamy, protein-packed chicken salad full of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.
Ingredients
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened) Full-fat or 2% preferred for creaminess.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust to taste.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint), chopped Use any herbs available.
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For the Salad
- 2 cups Shredded chicken, cooked Can use rotisserie or leftover chicken.
- 1 cup Cucumbers, diced English cucumbers recommended.
- 1/2 cup Red onion, chopped Soak in cold water if too strong.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For seasoning chicken mixture.
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- If the mixture is thick, add a squeeze of lemon juice to loosen it up.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Combine the Salad Ingredients
- In a larger bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced cucumbers, and chopped red onion.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
Mix with Tzatziki Sauce
- Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
- If too thick, stir in more yogurt or a little water as needed.
- Chill for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad keeps well for 3-4 days and actually tastes better after a day as the flavors meld together. For meal prep, store the tzatziki sauce and salad mixture separately to avoid soggy cucumbers.