Description
Refreshing Mediterranean flavors dance through this tzatziki chicken salad, blending Greek yogurt’s tangy richness with tender, herb-seasoned chicken. Cool cucumber and zesty dill create a light, satisfying meal that brings Greece’s culinary charm right to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (tbsp) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a refreshing tzatziki sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, and freshly chopped dill in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate olive oil and season with salt and pepper, blending thoroughly until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor profile.
- Prepare the salad base by combining crisp romaine lettuce with halved grape tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, briny Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion in a large serving bowl.
- Arrange tender, pre-cooked chicken pieces evenly across the vegetable mixture, creating a protein-rich layer.
- Retrieve the chilled tzatziki sauce and generously drizzle over the salad, ensuring an even distribution of the creamy dressing.
- Finish the dish by scattering crumbled feta cheese on top, adding a rich, salty dimension to the Mediterranean-inspired salad.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery tzatziki sauce and maintain creamy consistency.
- Customize protein by substituting chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian option.
- Allow tzatziki sauce to chill at least 10 minutes for deeper, more harmonious flavor profile.
- Toast pita bread or add extra herbs like mint for enhanced Mediterranean authenticity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg