Tzatziki Chicken Salad

🥒 Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Serves: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook (chicken): 15 minutes

🧄 Ingredients

Chicken

• 1½ lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon

Homemade Tzatziki Dressing

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick, unsweetened)

• 1 medium cucumber, grated & squeezed dry

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped

• Salt to taste

Salad Add-Ins

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill

• Optional: crumbled feta cheese

🔪 Instructions

1. 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.

2. Make the tzatziki
   In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the salad
   In a large bowl, combine chicken, tomatoes, onion, olives, and herbs.

4. Dress & toss
   Add tzatziki and gently toss until evenly coated.

5. Serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve over mixed greens

• Spoon into pita wraps

• Enjoy with cucumber slices or roasted vegetables

• Perfect for meal prep (keeps 3 days refrigerated)

🥗 Healthy Mediterranean Notes

• High in protein, low in carbs

• Greek yogurt adds probiotics

• Olive oil provides healthy fats

• Fresh herbs brighten the dish naturally

🔄 Variations

• Use rotisserie chicken for speed

• Add chickpeas for plant protein

• Make it low-fat with 2% yogurt

• Make it dairy-free with coconut yogurt