Description
Creamy tzatziki chicken salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with Greek-inspired zest. Fresh ingredients and tangy yogurt sauce create a light, refreshing meal that delights your taste buds and transports you to sunny coastal landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Vegetables and Produce:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (300 milliliters/10.5 fluid ounces) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters/1 fluid ounce) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft the tzatziki sauce by blending creamy yogurt with finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, fragrant dill, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Create a vibrant salad foundation by tossing crisp lettuce leaves with juicy diced tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, briny kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate tender, cooked chicken pieces evenly across the colorful salad base, ensuring a balanced distribution of protein.
- Generously cascade the prepared tzatziki sauce over the salad, allowing the creamy mixture to cascade between the ingredients and provide a refreshing, zesty coating.
- Complete the dish by crumbling authentic feta cheese across the top, adding a rich, salty dimension that complements the Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly by squeezing in a clean kitchen towel to prevent watery tzatziki sauce and maintain its creamy texture.
- Use Greek yogurt with higher fat content for richer, more authentic tzatziki that clings better to the salad ingredients.
- For a low-carb version, replace lettuce with mixed greens or baby spinach to boost nutritional value and add more vibrant color.
- Marinate chicken in lemon juice and oregano before grilling to enhance Mediterranean flavors and ensure tender, juicy protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg