Healthy Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this Healthy Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad, where tender grilled chicken meets creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and a burst of flavor in every bite. This vibrant salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be customized to suit your taste. Whip it up for a quick meal prep option or serve it at your next gathering for an impressive dish that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create tzatziki sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with cherry tomatoes and red onion. Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg