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A bowl of creamy Tzatziki Chicken Salad garnished with fresh dill and lemon wedges
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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2% or 5% fat
  • 1 medium English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Grate the English cucumber and place in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth; squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Fold the drained cucumber into the yogurt mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to the bowl and toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the tzatziki dressing.
  • Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if necessary.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop before serving.