Tzatziki Chicken Salad with Olives, Feta, and Dill Recipe
This refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and tangy feta with tender shredded chicken and fresh herbs for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for pitas, greens, or crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk Greek yogurt recommended)
- 1 cup shredded cucumber (excess liquid squeezed out with paper towels)
- 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
Chicken Salad
- 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
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber with excess liquid squeezed out, freshly squeezed lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons and add more to taste), chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine Chicken Salad Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, finely chopped red onion, chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped flat leaf parsley into the bowl with the tzatziki sauce. Gently fold everything together until the chicken and other ingredients are evenly coated by the sauce.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired to enhance the flavors according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the Tzatziki Chicken Salad chilled or at room temperature. It is perfect served stuffed inside pitas, atop romaine or mixed greens, or as a delicious topping for crackers or flatbread.