Description
A refreshing salad combining tender shredded chicken with creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating the cucumber, draining it well to avoid excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, chopped dill, parsley, lemon juice, and minced garlic, mixing until well blended.
- Add shredded chicken and diced red onion to the yogurt mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding roasted red peppers or olives. Best served chilled over greens or in pita pockets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, tzatziki, Greek recipe, healthy meal prep, refreshing salad