Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Embark on a Mediterranean culinary journey with this refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad. Juicy chicken, cool tzatziki sauce, and vibrant veggies create a delightful dish that’s perfect for warm days or gatherings. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (grated)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Let rest before cutting into cubes.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While chicken rests, chop cherry tomatoes, slice red onion thinly, and crumble feta cheese.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss diced chicken with tzatziki sauce and gently add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta.
- Serve: Spoon salad onto plates or bowls and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg