Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for summer meals. This refreshing salad features juicy grilled chicken on a bed of crisp mixed greens, all drizzled with a creamy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, fresh cucumbers, garlic, and herbs. Ideal for picnics or light dinners, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine or spinach)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side until juices run clear. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until blended.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with olive oil.
- Slice chicken and place on greens; drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup salad with dressing
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg