Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and refreshing ingredients. This colorful salad features tender grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and a medley of fresh veggies, all harmoniously combined to create a delightful meal. Perfect for summer barbecues or a light lunch, this recipe is simple to prepare and guarantees smiles at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil before grilling until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let it cool slightly before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt with garlic, diced cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve on chilled plates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken for at least an hour for enhanced flavor. Substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative if desired. For added crunch and freshness, include bell peppers or radishes.