Tzatziki Chicken Mediterranean Salad (Print Version)

Tender rotisserie chicken meets creamy homemade tzatziki sauce with crisp vegetables and Mediterranean-inspired toppings.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent a watery salad.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well 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 any 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 together.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero actual cooking involved
  • The flavors somehow taste better the next day making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture out of the grated cucumber is the single most important step for preventing a watery salad
  • The salad tastes significantly better after resting in the refrigerator for at least an hour
03 -
  • Look for rotisserie chickens that are freshly put out rather than ones that have been sitting under heat lamps for hours
  • If you have time, marinate the chicken in a little lemon juice and olive oil before shredding for extra depth
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