Description

Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with creamy tzatziki sauce made from yogurt, fresh cucumbers, and herbs. This flavorful dish is easy to prepare and ideal for a light dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

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1 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely grated english cucumber, squeezed dry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced english cucumber
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, garlic, salt, or pepper if needed.
In a separate bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill to create the chicken salad.
Pour the tzatziki over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is coated. Season with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, stir in toasted sliced almonds for added crunch.
Serve the salad chilled in pita bread, wraps, lettuce cups, over greens, with crackers, or as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Feel free to incorporate other veggies based on your preference, such as bell peppers or tomatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg