Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Printable version)

Tender rotisserie chicken meets creamy homemade tzatziki sauce with crisp Mediterranean vegetables in this refreshing, protein-packed dish ready in 15 minutes.

# What You 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 Add-Ons

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

# Directions:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent a watery sauce.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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 any 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns leftover chicken into something that feels fresh and intentional, not like youre scraping the bottom of the meal-prep barrel.
  • The tzatziki does all the heavy lifting, so you get bold flavor without measuring out a dozen spices or sauces.
  • You can eat it cold straight from the fridge, which means no reheating and no extra dishes when youre already over it.
02 -
  • If you dont squeeze the cucumber dry, the tzatziki will turn thin and runny within an hour, and no amount of yogurt will save it.
  • Letting the salad chill is not optional, the flavors are flat and one-note when its freshly mixed, but after 30 minutes in the fridge it transforms into something balanced and bright.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt, the low-fat version tastes chalky and doesnt coat the chicken as well, and youll miss that creamy richness.
  • If your rotisserie chicken is heavily seasoned, rinse it lightly under cold water and pat it dry before shredding so it doesnt clash with the tzatziki.
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