Tzatziki Chicken Salad Mediterranean (Print Version)

Rotisserie chicken tossed with creamy tzatziki, crisp vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors for a light, satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skinless
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium cucumber, grated
07 - 1/2 small red onion, diced
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Black pepper to taste

→ Optional Add-Ons

10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1/4 cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - 2 cups spinach or mixed greens for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and gently fold until evenly coated. Add diced red onion and optional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, or avocado. Mix gently to combine.
04 - Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to listen to three songs, no stove required.
  • The tzatziki acts as both dressing and star ingredient, keeping everything ridiculously creamy.
  • You can pile it into pita, wrap it in lettuce, or eat it straight from the bowl without judgment.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day once the flavors have had time to become friends.
02 -
  • Skipping the cucumber squeeze will leave you with a soupy mess, so don't rush this step no matter how hungry you are.
  • Using low-fat yogurt makes the tzatziki thin and sad, full-fat is the move for that thick, luscious texture.
  • If your rotisserie chicken is overly salty, rinse the shredded pieces quickly under cold water and pat dry before mixing.
03 -
  • Taste the tzatziki before mixing it with the chicken so you can adjust the garlic, lemon, or salt to your preference.
  • If you have time, let the grated cucumber sit in a colander with a sprinkle of salt for ten minutes before squeezing, it draws out even more moisture.
  • Use the darkest, most flavorful rotisserie chicken you can find, the herbs and spices in the skin often season the meat underneath.
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