Description
This fresh, flavorful Mediterranean Delight: Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy tzatziki dressing. It’s a perfect, healthy meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken breasts and slicing them into strips once cooked through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add the grilled chicken strips to the veggie mixture and toss to combine.
- Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a cooler, refreshing flavor.
Notes
- You can use store-bought tzatziki if you’re in a rush, but homemade offers the freshest taste!
- This salad pairs wonderfully with pita bread or served over a bed of greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg