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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad: Your New Go-To Healthy Lunch

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing, low-carb dish combining shredded chicken and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for healthy lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 medium Cucumber Squeeze out excess liquid
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with regular yogurt
  • 1 handful Fresh Dill 2 tbsp fresh = ⅔ tsp dried
  • 0.5 medium Lemon Juice Using fresh yields best taste
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic Adjust based on personal preference
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Finely diced

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paper towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a paper towel.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth.
  3. Shred the rotisserie chicken and add it to the tzatziki sauce along with the diced red onion. Fold gently until chicken is coated.
  4. Serve the salad chilled, with options like pita bread or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Squeeze cucumber liquid to prevent a watery salad. Chill before serving for better flavor melding.

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