Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad with tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing.
Equipment
- Grill or Skillet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Cucumber
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Red onion
- 1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C). Remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad can be customized by adding your favorite vegetables or topping it with feta cheese. It’s also great for meal prep as the flavors improve after sitting for a while.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg
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