Tzatziki Chicken Salad with Olives, Feta, and Dill
Enjoy a refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad with Olives, Feta, and Dill Recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This quick and healthy dish combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice. The addition of crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives makes this salad a delightful choice for lunch, dinner, or gatherings. Serve it in pitas for a satisfying meal or over greens for a lighter option. Perfect for meal prep, this salad can be made ahead of time, ensuring you have a nutritious dish ready to go whenever hunger strikes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cucumber
- 2–4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons), dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, red onion, chopped olives, feta cheese, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold until everything is coated in the tzatziki sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature in pitas or over greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg