Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Printable)

Rotisserie chicken tossed with creamy Greek yogurt tzatziki, crisp vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors for a refreshing meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skinless
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium cucumber, grated
07 - 1/2 small red onion, diced
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Black pepper to taste

→ Optional Add-Ons

10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1/4 cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
14 - 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens for serving

# Directions:

01 - Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent watery sauce.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
03 - Transfer shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour tzatziki sauce over chicken and gently fold until evenly coated. Add diced red onion and optional ingredients including cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, or avocado. Mix gently to combine without breaking delicate vegetables.
04 - Cover salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Serve chilled over a bed of fresh spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy as prepared.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes: No cooking required if you grab rotisserie chicken, which means actual food on the table faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The creamy tzatziki sauce tastes like you fussed: It's simple Greek yogurt magic, but guests always assume you spent hours on it.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day: The flavors deepen as they sit, making it perfect for meal prep without any of the sadness of reheated food.
02 -
  • Squeezing out that cucumber moisture is non-negotiable: I learned this the hard way after three attempts at a soggy, disappointing salad before realizing what I was doing wrong.
  • Full-fat yogurt actually makes it lighter: The richness means you're satisfied with smaller portions, and it tastes exponentially better than the low-fat versions.
  • Fresh herbs matter more here than anywhere else: Dried dill creates a completely different—and honestly disappointing—flavor profile that no amount of lemon juice can fix.
03 -
  • Buy your rotisserie chicken warm and let it cool slightly before shredding: It shreds more cleanly and the texture stays tender instead of becoming stringy or dry.
  • Taste the tzatziki before adding the chicken: You want the sauce to be lively and bright; this is your chance to adjust the lemon juice or garlic before everything comes together.
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