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Tzatziki Chicken Salad: The Perfect Make-Ahead Cold Lunch Recipe

Tzatziki Chicken Salad
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Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, and lemon juice. This salad is easy to prepare, packed with protein, and can be served in a variety of ways—on pita bread, over lettuce, or with crackers. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead meal for busy days!

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium cucumber, finely grated
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • ½ red onion, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
    • Grate the cucumber and wrap it in a paper towel or tea towel. Gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  2. Assemble the Salad:
    • Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add the shredded chicken and diced red onion to the tzatziki sauce. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Serve:
    • Serve the chicken salad on pita bread with fresh sliced tomatoes and red onions, over a bed of lettuce, or with crackers or pita chips.
    • Refrigerate any leftovers in a tightly sealed container.

Notes

  • Storage: The chicken salad will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Discard if left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
  • Chicken Variations: Substitute rotisserie chicken with 16 ounces of seasoned, cooked, and shredded chicken or canned chicken.
  • Dill Substitute: If fresh dill isn’t available, use ⅔ teaspoon of dried dill instead (though fresh herbs provide the best flavor).
  • Add-Ins: Feel free to add extras like olives, feta cheese, or cherry tomatoes for more flavor and texture.

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