Description

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

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1 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely grated english cucumber, squeezed dry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced english cucumber
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste with extra lemon juice, garlic, salt, or pepper.
In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill to prepare the chicken salad.
Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated. Incorporate the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Incorporate toasted sliced almonds just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve chilled in pita, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens.

Notes

For a bit more crunch, add your favorite nuts or seeds to the salad.
This salad can be made a day ahead; just add the almonds right before serving for freshness.
Adjust the herbs according to your taste or use dried herbs if fresh ones are unavailable.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 75mg