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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe is a must-try dish!

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is cool, creamy, and loaded with Mediterranean flavor. Shredded rotisserie chicken is tossed in a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers, lemon, garlic, and dill. It’s light, protein-packed, and perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or eating straight from the bowl!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cucumber finely grated
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or ⅔ teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cooked rotisserie chicken shredded (or 16 oz cooked/canned chicken)
  • ½ red onion diced

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cucumberWrap the grated cucumber in a clean towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
  2. Mix the tzatziki sauceIn a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and the squeezed cucumber. Stir until well blended.
  3. Add the chicken and onionShred the rotisserie chicken and add it to the bowl along with the diced red onion. Mix until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
  4. ServeServe immediately in pita bread, on toast, with crackers, over a salad, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
  5. StoreKeep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not leave out for more than 2 hours.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Use a food processor to finely grate cucumber and chop herbs quickly.
  • This salad is naturally gluten-free and low carb.
  • Great for meal prep—portion it into containers for grab-and-go lunches.
  • Add chopped cherry tomatoes or olives for extra Mediterranean flair.