Description
A refreshing and creamy chicken salad infused with the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring tzatziki, fresh cucumbers, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: additional veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes
- Optional: feta cheese for topping
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then grill or sauté until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Toss the sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced red onion, and any additional veggies in a large bowl.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in pita pockets or over a bed of greens, and optionally top with extra dill or feta cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or chickpeas. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste, and allow flavors to meld by chilling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, tzatziki, Mediterranean, healthy recipes, summer meals