Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring tender rotisserie chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed greens (optional)
- Feta cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and homogenous.
- Fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken gently, ensuring every morsel is coated in that luscious tzatziki sauce.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion, mixing gently to incorporate without mashing the tomatoes.
- If using mixed greens, place them in a serving bowl, acting as a vibrant base for the chicken mixture on top.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad if desired.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare a day in advance. Always squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber to prevent a watery salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg