Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining tender rotisserie chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a sandwich filling, it’s a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber:
- Wrap the grated cucumber in a paper towel or a tea towel and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- Mix Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine until the mixture is well-blended.
- Add Chicken and Onion:
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken and diced red onion to the prepared sauce. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the tzatziki chicken salad on pita bread with fresh sliced tomato and red onion, on crackers, with pita chips, or over a bed of lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, consider incorporating chopped bell peppers or celery.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes