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A close-up view of creamy cucumber chicken salad being scooped from a bowl, showing the texture of the shredded chicken and tzatziki sauce.

Tzatziki Chicken Salad: A Creamy, Refreshing Recipe

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish. It features tender shredded chicken in a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and crisp cucumber. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a light lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt Ensures a creamy texture.
  • 1/2 English cucumber Grated and squeezed dry.
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill Finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Plus more to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Chicken Salad
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1/4 cup red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 stalk celery Finely diced.

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Sieve

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber and place it in a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt and let it stand for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Squeeze the grated cucumber firmly in a clean kitchen towel or with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. This is your tzatziki sauce.
  4. In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, finely chopped red onion, and diced celery.
  5. Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving: Delicious in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or as a dip with pita chips.
Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of chopped fresh mint to the tzatziki sauce.