Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish perfect for lunch, meal prep, or summer gatherings. Tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and red onion are tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing infused with lemon, garlic, and dill. Light, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup cucumber, sliced into half-moons
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prep the chicken: If using fresh chicken, poach or bake boneless, skinless breasts. Cool and shred or cube.
2. Chop vegetables: Slice cucumber, dice red onion, and chop fresh dill.
3. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine: Add chicken, cucumbers, and red onion to a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut or cashew yogurt.
English or Persian cucumbers work best—less water, more crunch.
Letting the salad rest in the fridge helps deepen the flavors and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Tzatziki, Chicken Salad, Summer Salad, Greek Salad, No-Cook Meal