Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Printable)

Rotisserie chicken tossed with homemade tzatziki and fresh Mediterranean vegetables for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll 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 - Black 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

# Directions:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent a watery sauce.
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.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as is.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to stream two songs, yet tastes like you spent the afternoon cooking.
  • The creamy tzatziki clings to every shred of chicken, making each bite feel indulgent without the heaviness.
  • You can eat it cold straight from the fridge on a hot day, and it somehow gets better after sitting overnight.
02 -
  • Do not skip squeezing the cucumber, I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into yogurt soup.
  • Let it chill for the full thirty minutes, serving it immediately means you miss out on the way the garlic mellows and the dill blooms.
03 -
  • Use the freshest dill you can find, wilted or old dill tastes grassy in a bad way and won't give you that bright herbal punch.
  • If your Greek yogurt seems too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice to loosen it up before mixing with the chicken.
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