Tzatziki Chicken Salad Mediterranean Style (Printable)

Rotisserie chicken meets creamy tzatziki with crisp Mediterranean vegetables for a light, satisfying meal ready in 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 Kalamata or green olives, sliced
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - Spinach or mixed greens for serving

# How To Make It:

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 fully incorporated.
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.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The creamy tzatziki keeps the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful without feeling heavy.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables or toppings you have on hand and it still works beautifully.
  • It holds up in the fridge for days, getting even better as the flavors blend together.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber, your salad will be soupy and sad, trust me I learned this the hard way.
  • Let the salad chill for the full 30 minutes, the flavors really do come alive and the yogurt thickens up beautifully.
  • Taste your tzatziki before mixing it with the chicken, it is much easier to adjust seasoning at that stage.
03 -
  • Use the best quality Greek yogurt you can find, it makes all the difference in texture and tang.
  • If you want extra garlicky tzatziki, let the minced garlic sit in the lemon juice for a few minutes before mixing it in.
  • For a richer flavor, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the finished salad just before serving.
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