Creamy Tzatziki Chicken Salad
High-protein
Low-carb
Tender chicken mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon juice. This refreshing salad is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Recipe details
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes if using cooked chicken
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 medium cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Use cooked, cooled chicken breast. Dice it into small pieces or shred it with two forks.
- Prepare the cucumber: Wash and finely dice the cucumber. Remove the seeds if it is very watery. Pat dry with paper towels to prevent a watery salad.
- Make the tzatziki dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vegetables: Stir the diced cucumber and red onion into the dressing.
- Add the chicken: Fold in the cooked chicken until every piece is coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Garnish with extra dill, cucumber, and a little black pepper. Serve chilled.
Serving suggestions
- Serve in crisp lettuce cups.
- Use as a filling for low-carb wraps.
- Enjoy over a bed of leafy greens.
- Serve with cucumber slices or celery sticks.
- Add crumbled feta cheese for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Estimated nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220–270 |
| Protein | 30–35 g |
| Total carbs | 5–7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net carbs | 4–6 g |
| Fat | 8–12 g |
Nutrition estimates depend on the chicken, yogurt, and mayonnaise used.
Low-carb tip: Choose plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt and skinless chicken breast. This recipe is keto-friendly in moderate portions and provides plenty of protein.
