Description
A refreshing and flavorful Tzatziki Chicken Salad featuring juicy cooked chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, tangy olives, pepperoncini peppers, grape tomatoes, and crunchy red onions all tossed with a creamy homemade tzatziki dressing made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill. This no-cook, quick-prep salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, pressed garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir everything until smooth and well blended to create a creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix the chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped red onion together to create a fresh vegetable base for the salad.
- Add the Chicken: Layer the chopped cooked chicken evenly over the mixed vegetables to add a hearty protein component to the salad.
- Dress with Tzatziki: Spoon the prepared tzatziki sauce generously over the salad and chicken, ensuring an even coating of the creamy dressing throughout.
- Garnish & Serve: Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad as a tangy and salty garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy this light yet satisfying meal.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and dill in the tzatziki according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative and use a coconut or almond yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
