🥒 Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook (chicken): 15 minutes
🧄 Ingredients
Chicken
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1½ lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon
Homemade Tzatziki Dressing
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick, unsweetened)
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1 medium cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
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Salt to taste
Salad Add-Ins
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill
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Optional: crumbled feta cheese
🔪 Instructions
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Cook the chicken
Season chicken with olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Grill or pan-sear over medium heat 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice or shred. -
Make the tzatziki
In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. -
Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, combine chicken, tomatoes, onion, olives, and herbs. -
Dress & toss
Add tzatziki and gently toss until evenly coated. -
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve over mixed greens
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Spoon into pita wraps
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Enjoy with cucumber slices or roasted vegetables
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Perfect for meal prep (keeps 3 days refrigerated)
🥗 Healthy Mediterranean Notes
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High in protein, low in carbs
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Greek yogurt adds probiotics
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Olive oil provides healthy fats
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Fresh herbs brighten the dish naturally
🔄 Variations
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Use rotisserie chicken for speed
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Add chickpeas for plant protein
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Make it low-fat with 2% yogurt
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Make it dairy-free with coconut yogurt
