Tzatziki Chicken Mediterranean Salad (Printable Version)

Rotisserie chicken tossed with creamy homemade tzatziki and crisp Mediterranean vegetables

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - Pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

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

# Method:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent a watery salad.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
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 and develop.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is according to preference.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes better after it sits, so you can make it ahead and forget about dinner until you're ready.
  • The tzatziki does double duty as dressing and flavor base, saving you from buying bottled anything.
  • You can eat it cold straight from the bowl, pile it onto greens, or stuff it into pita without changing a thing.
02 -
  • Squeeze the cucumber dry or the tzatziki will turn thin and soupy, and nobody wants to eat salad swimming in liquid.
  • Let the salad chill for the full 30 minutes because the flavors need time to marry, and the cold makes it infinitely more refreshing.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest, most luxurious texture, but low-fat works if that's what you have.
  • Marinate the shredded chicken briefly in lemon juice and olive oil before mixing if you want an extra layer of flavor.
  • Taste the tzatziki before adding it to the chicken and adjust the lemon, salt, or garlic to your liking.
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