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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and easy-to-make Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh herbs with shredded chicken, olives, and feta cheese. Perfect served in pita bread or over greens for a light Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out with paper towels
  • 2-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Chicken Salad

  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tzatziki: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber (with excess liquid squeezed out), lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir together until well combined to create the creamy tzatziki base.
  2. Mix the chicken salad: Add the shredded chicken, finely chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped flat leaf parsley into the bowl with the tzatziki. Stir gently until the chicken mixture is evenly coated with the tzatziki sauce.
  3. Adjust seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and add additional salt, black pepper, or lemon juice as desired to balance the flavors to your preference.
  4. Serve: Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad in pita bread pockets, on top of romaine lettuce or mixed greens, or alongside your favorite Mediterranean sides. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors.

Notes

  • To prevent watery tzatziki, be sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess liquid from the shredded cucumber using paper towels.
  • This chicken salad can be made in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • For a lighter option, use 2% Greek yogurt; whole milk Greek yogurt will make it richer and creamier.
  • Adding fresh garlic instead of garlic powder can increase flavor intensity if preferred.
  • Kalamata olives can be substituted with green olives or omitted for a milder taste.

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