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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

A refreshing and healthy salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy tzatziki dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Tzatziki Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium garlic clove minced
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  2. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Tzatziki Dressing
  1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
  2. Add the shredded chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the salad.
  2. Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring everything is coated with the dressing.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
  2. Optionally, garnish with additional dill or a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before grilling. This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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