Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a flavorful combination of Greek yogurt, cooked chicken, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, it’s tasty on its own or as a filling in wraps.
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
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill together.
- Pour the tzatziki over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Before serving, stir in toasted sliced almonds for added crunch.
- Chill and serve in pita, wraps, or lettuce cups. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein for a different flavor.
This salad can be made ahead of time and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg