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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Delightful Tzatziki Chicken Salad for Effortless Meal Prep

A refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines rotisserie chicken with tzatziki sauce for a quick and satisfying meal prep option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 medium cucumber finely grated, squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt can substitute with regular yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or substitute with ⅔ teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 clove garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion diced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Begin by grating one medium cucumber. To remove excess moisture, place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and twist to squeeze out water until it's mostly dry.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained grated cucumber with 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well blended.
  3. Next, shred the cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and fold it into the tzatziki mixture along with ¼ cup of diced red onion. Toss until the chicken is coated with the sauce.
  4. Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad on warm pita bread, fresh crackers, or in crisp lettuce wraps.
  5. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber to maintain the salad's quality. Explore serving variations for added enjoyment.

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