Tzatziki Chicken Salad – Creamy, Fresh & Protein-Packed

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and protein-rich dish perfect for lunches, meal prep, or light dinners. Juicy shredded chicken combines with creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs to create a Mediterranean-inspired salad bursting with flavor. It’s healthy, satisfying, and easy to prepare.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High in Protein: Makes a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
• Fresh & Flavorful: Bright flavors from cucumber, dill, and lemon.
• Versatile: Enjoy on a bed of greens, in a pita, or as a sandwich filling.
• Quick & Easy: Ready in 15 minutes with pre-cooked chicken.

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, or olives for garnish

🥄 Instructions

1. Prepare Tzatziki Dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Combine Chicken: Add shredded chicken to the bowl and gently toss until fully coated in the tzatziki dressing.
3. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
4. Serve: Chill for 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld, or serve immediately over salad greens, in a pita, or as a sandwich filling.
5. Garnish (Optional): Top with sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, or olives for extra color and flavor.

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Meal Prep Friendly: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Extra Creamy: Add 1–2 tbsp more Greek yogurt if desired.
• Spice Option: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a subtle kick.
• Low-Carb Option: Serve over a bed of lettuce instead of bread or pita.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve Tzatziki Chicken Salad with warm pita bread, roasted vegetables, or as a filling for wraps. Pair it with a light vinaigrette salad for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving, ~1 cup)

• Calories: ~220 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Sodium: 220 mg

Tzatziki Chicken Salad – Creamy, Fresh & Protein-Packed

Refreshing and protein-rich chicken salad with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill, perfect for lunches, sandwiches, or wraps.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Lunch, Meal Prep, Salad

Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Salad

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup cucumber finely diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional garnish sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, or olives

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Knife
• Spoon or spatula

Method

 

1. Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add shredded chicken and toss until fully coated.
3. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Chill for 10–15 minutes or serve immediately over salad greens, pita, or bread.
5. Garnish with optional sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, or olives.

Notes

Use pre-cooked chicken for quick preparation. Store separately from garnishes for best freshness.

📦 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep garnishes separate if possible to maintain freshness.