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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

If you’re searching for a healthy lunch, easy dinner, high-protein meal, or quick meal prep recipe, this Tzatziki Chicken Salad is the perfect choice. Made with tender chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and feta cheese, it’s a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s packed with flavor and comes together in just minutes. Enjoy it in wraps, sandwiches, lettuce cups, or as a satisfying salad for one of your new favorite food ideas.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated English cucumber, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Place the cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the diced cucumber, celery, and red onion.
  • Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chicken mixture.
  • Fold everything together until evenly coated.
  • Gently stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
  • Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
  • Serve chilled in pita bread, lettuce wraps, sandwiches, over salad greens, or enjoy on its own.

Notes

  • Always squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber to keep the dressing thick and creamy.
  • Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to fully develop.
  • Fold the feta in gently at the end to maintain its texture and appearance.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 285 per serving

Keywords: Tzatziki Chicken Salad, healthy chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, Mediterranean chicken salad, high protein lunch