Description
A simple chicken salad recipe using Greek yogurt instead of mayo and with all of the traditional tzatziki flavors.
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce:
Plain Greek Yogurt (1 cup plus 2 Tbsp)
Cucumber (½, grated)
Garlic Cloves (2 to 3, pressed)
Olive Oil (2 Tbsp)
Fresh Dill (2 Tbsp, chopped)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Salad:
Cooked Chicken (2 cups, chopped)
Romaine Lettuce (2 cups, chopped)
Grape Tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Pepperoncini Peppers (½ cup, sliced)
Kalamata Olives (½ cup, sliced)
Red Onion (¼ cup, chopped)
Feta Cheese (½ cup, crumbled)
Instructions
Tzatziki Preparation: Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Salad Assembly: Toss romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives, and red onion in a large bowl.
Combine: Layer the chopped chicken over the salad base.
Dress: Generously top with tzatziki sauce.
Garnish: Finish with crumbled feta cheese.