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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Tzatziki Chicken Salad hails from Greece, where tzatziki—a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and garlic—is a staple. This dish combines the refreshing flavors of tzatziki with grilled chicken, making it a popular choice for summer meals and picnics. It's a celebration of fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors, enjoyed not only in Greece but also in various adaptations around the world.

GreekGRmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
small rotisserie chicken
1 medium pickling cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 red onion
salt
pepper
pita bread
fresh tomatoes

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers protein with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Celery provides crunch at a lower cost.

1

Shred the small rotisserie chicken using a paring knife.

2

Grate the pickling cucumber after peeling it and remove excess moisture using a paper towel.

3

In a large bowl, add the grated cucumber.

4

Start with 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, adding more if needed later.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 clove of minced garlic, and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the bowl.

6

Stir the mixture to combine.

7

Add the shredded chicken and diced red onion to the bowl and stir to coat everything evenly.

8

Adjust the consistency by adding more Greek yogurt if desired.

9

Serve the salad in pita bread with fresh tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Equipment Needed

paring knifecheese shredderlarge bowlpaper towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-proteinlow-carb

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Greek Chicken SaladChicken Tzatziki Salad

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