Description
This refreshing and protein-packed **Tzatziki Chicken Salad** is a creamy, tangy twist on a classic. It combines tender chicken with crisp cucumber, red onion, and celery, all tossed in a rich homemade tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy meal prep, this dish is naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. If you’re searching for **easy dinner ideas**, **low carb lunches**, or a **healthy snack**, this **easy recipe** has it all.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce.
2. Dice the cucumber, red onion, and celery into small pieces.
3. Add the chopped chicken and vegetables to the tzatziki sauce.
4. Stir everything together until well mixed and coated.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for extra convenience and flavor.
For a thicker texture, strain the yogurt or use full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: tzatziki chicken salad, healthy lunch, low carb, easy dinner, Mediterranean chicken, chicken salad, high protein, healthy snack