Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with this tzatziki chicken salad, where Greek flavors dance on your plate. Crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and creamy tzatziki sauce combine for a refreshing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cucumber (grated)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves (pressed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft the tzatziki sauce by blending Greek yogurt with finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, fragrant dill, and a drizzle of olive oil until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Season the tzatziki mixture with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting the flavors to create a vibrant and tangy base.
- Chop crisp romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and spread across a serving platter as the foundation of the salad.
- Slice ripe tomatoes, thinly slice red onions, and add briny pepperoncini and kalamata olives to the lettuce base for a burst of Mediterranean flavors.
- Arrange grilled or roasted chicken pieces strategically over the vegetable medley, ensuring even distribution across the salad.
- Generously spoon the prepared tzatziki sauce over the chicken and vegetables, allowing the creamy dressing to cascade through the ingredients.
- Crumble cool, tangy feta cheese as a final flourish, creating textural contrast and enhancing the salad’s authentic Greek character.
Notes
- Customize the chicken’s flavor by marinating it in lemon juice, oregano, and garlic for extra Mediterranean zest before grilling or baking.
- Use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat to ensure a rich, creamy tzatziki that won’t become watery when mixed with cucumber.
- Make the salad low-carb friendly by replacing romaine with mixed greens or baby spinach for added nutritional variety.
- Prep tzatziki sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to three days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg