Creamy Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Fresh, delicious and loaded with protein this Creamy Tzatziki Chicken Salad is perfect for lunch, dinner or as a mid-day snack. Made from simple ingredients, you’re going to love this fresh twist on traditional chicken salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Equipment
- 1 bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shredded chicken chopped small
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped small
- sliced English cucumber as needed
Instructions
How to Make
- Take the shredded chicken and chop it into easy to eat pieces. Next, thinly slice the cucumber with a mandoline slicer. Set aside.
Make the Dressing
- Combine 0% Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, water, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder and freshly chopped dill in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Assemble
- Add the chopped shredded chicken to the dressing and toss until well combined. Taste and season accordingly. I like to enjoy my creamy chicken salad piled high on a lightly salted rice cake with sliced avocado and sliced cucumber. Enjoy.
Notes
Storage
Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the chicken salad with dressing and cucumbers | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg