Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Loaded with fresh herbs and packed with extra protein thanks to the Greek yogurt base. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is delicious in a pita, wrap, salad or sandwich making the perfect summer lunch.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 unpeeled english cucumber grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken skin removed and shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup celery (about 1-2 stalks) diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
Instructions
- Grate 1/2 an unpeeled English cucumber on the large side of a box grater. Set in a fine mesh strainer to remove excess water then wrap in a paper towel and squeeze out all remaining liquid.
- To a large bowl, add Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove skin from rotisserie chicken and shred. Add to bowl with tzatziki along with chopped parsley, celery and red onion. Mix until everything is combined.
- Optional for serving: enjoy on a piece of toasted bread, with crackers, pita chips or inside of a lettuce or pita wrap.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Sub rotisserie chicken for 1-2 lbs cooked and shredded homemade chicken of any cut (breast, thighs or whole chicken).
- Sub fresh herbs with 2 tsp dried herbs.
- If chicken salad sits out for more than 2 hours at room temp then it should be discarded.