Description
A delightful, creamy Mediterranean chicken salad with tzatziki dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill or sauté for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let cool, then slice.
- Mix the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, dill, mint, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix sliced chicken with chopped vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Dress the salad: Spoon tzatziki dressing over chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure to drain the cucumber well to avoid a watery dressing. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, tzatziki, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy recipe