Description
A refreshing and flavorful Tzatziki Chicken Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt and dill with tender chicken, crisp romaine, tangy olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Squeeze the water from the grated cucumber thoroughly to remove excess moisture and ensure the dressing isn’t watery.
- Make Tzatziki Dressing: In a bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, pressed garlic cloves, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper according to taste, mixing well to blend all flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared tzatziki dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh, cool salad or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze the cucumber well to prevent the dressing from becoming too watery.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- This salad can be served on its own or with pita bread for a fuller meal.
- Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately; consume within 1-2 days for freshness.
- Adjust garlic and dill quantity to taste for more or less pungency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Tzatziki chicken salad, Greek yogurt salad, Mediterranean chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, no-cook chicken salad
