This Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad gets fabulous flavour from the cool, creamy yogurt in addition to cucumber combination flora inwards traditional Tzatziki sauce.
CLICK HERE TO PIN THIS FOR LATER
CLICK HERE TO PIN THIS FOR LATER
Tziki. Ztiki. Zatiki. Tzatsiki. Am I the only ane who has problem spelling Tzatziki correctly? {And Tzatziki is the right way, past times the way.} Apparently I am Tzatziki-challenged. Please say me I'm non alone.
I swear, every fourth dimension I demand to type that word, I convey to expect it upward to run into if it's right.
Well, I may convey problem spelling the give-and-take ... but I sure as shooting don't convey problem enjoying this totally yummy Tzatziki Chicken Salad.
The cool, creamy, tangy yogurt in addition to cucumber combination flora inwards traditional Tzatziki sauce beautifully flavour in addition to moisten this Greek-inspired chicken salad. And I mean value it's fabulous that it uses protein-packed Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
It's all the fabulous dill in addition to cucumber flavors of our favorite Greek sauce, loaded into a chicken salad that's perfect for enjoying simply equally it is, or equally a flavor-loaded sandwich filling.
Serve it over a bed of lettuce, equally a sandwich filling, or amongst pita chips for dipping in addition to you'll convey ane delicious chicken salad treat.
Even if you lot can't piece Tzatziki right. Right?
Thank you lot for stopping past times . We'd dear to convey you lot dorsum soon!
Yield: about iii cups
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
This Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad gets fabulous flavour from the cool, creamy yogurt in addition to cucumber combination flora inwards traditional Tzatziki sauce.
prep time: xxx Mcook time: total time: xxx M
ingredients:
- 2/3 c. evidently Greek yogurt*
- 1/3 c. finely chopped crimson onion
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 T. chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. soil dark pepper
- 1 medium-sized cucumber, unpeeled
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced {optional}
- 2 c. chopped cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
instructions:
How to gear upward Tzatziki Chicken Salad
- Slice off ends of the cucumber. Grate unpeeled cucumber amongst the large holes of a cheese grater; squelch out the H2O amongst your hands. {You should convey near 1 loving cup of shredded cucumber.}
- Combine Greek yogurt, crimson onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, garlic, in addition to cucumber inwards a mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Refrigerate for near xxx minutes to allow flavors meld.
- Serve amongst pita chips, on a bed of lettuce, or equally a sandwich filling.
TRACEY'S NOTES
- *A 5.3 oz. container of Greek yogurt is simply shy of 2/3 cup. If you lot don't experience similar buying "the big" container of Greek yogurt, purpose a touching on of mayonnaise to brand upward the departure to 2/3 cup.
Adapted from Cooking Light magazine, April, 2012
You powerfulness likewise bask these other tasty chicken salad recipes:
