Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in this tzatziki chicken salad, bringing Greek island freshness to your plate. Crisp vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and creamy tzatziki sauce create a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) feta cheese, crumbled
Garnish and Extras:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat for optimal chicken cooking.
- Season chicken breasts with Mediterranean herbs and olive oil before grilling until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, uniform strips.
- Prepare the vegetable base by finely dicing crisp cucumber, ripe tomatoes, pungent red onion, and fragrant Kalamata olives.
- Crumble tangy feta cheese and chop fresh parsley to add vibrant flavor and texture to the vegetable mixture.
- Create the signature tzatziki sauce by blending smooth Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine the sliced chicken with the prepared vegetable medley, tossing gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour the creamy tzatziki sauce over the salad, carefully folding to ensure every ingredient is lightly coated.
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld together.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve chilled as a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for tender, juicy strips that soak up more flavor and absorb the tzatziki sauce perfectly.
- Drain cucumber after grating to prevent watery tzatziki, ensuring a thick and creamy sauce consistency that clings beautifully to the salad.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular ingredients with certified gluten-free alternatives like gluten-free dill and carefully selected yogurt.
- Swap chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas to create a delicious vegetarian Mediterranean-inspired salad that maintains the original recipe’s vibrant taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg