Ingredients
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To make this delightful Tzatziki Chicken Salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional for serving)
These ingredients are easy to find and often available in your kitchen. Using fresh herbs and yogurt adds a delightful creaminess that makes this dish stand out!
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken if raw, then let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and diced cucumber, then add the tzatziki sauce and mix well.
- Serve over mixed greens or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salad chill before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like tomatoes or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg