Tzatziki Chicken Salad

This Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad gets fabulous flavor from the cool, creamy yogurt and cucumber combination found in traditional Tzatziki sauce.
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Tziki.  Ztiki.  Zatiki. Tzatsiki.  Am I the only one who has trouble spelling Tzatziki  correctly?  {And Tzatziki is  the correct way, by the way.}  Apparently I am Tzatziki-challenged.  Please tell me I'm not alone.

I swear, every time I need to type that word, I have to look it up to see if it's right.

Well, I may have trouble spelling the word ... but I certainly don't have trouble enjoying this totally yummy Tzatziki Chicken Salad.
The cool, creamy, tangy yogurt and cucumber combination found in traditional Tzatziki sauce beautifully flavor and moisten this Greek-inspired chicken salad.  And I think it's fabulous that it uses protein-packed Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

It's all the fabulous dill and cucumber flavors of our favorite Greek sauce, loaded into a chicken salad that's perfect for enjoying just as it is, or as a flavor-loaded sandwich filling.

I absolutely love chicken salad ... in any way, shape, or form.  And with it's shredded cucumber and flavor jolt from a bit of red onion and lots of fresh dill, this Tzatziki version has made it into my all-time favorites list right along with traditional Southern Chicken Salad and Pineapple-Pecan Chicken Salad.

Serve it over a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with pita chips for dipping and you'll have one delicious chicken salad treat.

Even if you can't  spell Tzatziki right.  Right?

Check out these other perfect-for-a-sandwich salads:

• Southern Chicken Salad
• Curried Chicken Salad
• Pineapple-Pecan Chicken Salad
• Tarragon Chicken Salad
• Pina Colada Chicken Salad
• Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Apples & Pecans
• Ham Salad
• Southern Turkey Salad
• More salad recipes

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Yield: about 3 cups

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Tzatziki Chicken Salad

This Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad gets fabulous flavor from the cool, creamy yogurt and cucumber combination found in traditional Tzatziki sauce.

prep time: 30 Mcook time: total time: 30 M

ingredients:

• 2/3 c. plain Greek yogurt*
• 1/3 c. finely chopped red onion
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice
• 2 T. chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 medium-sized cucumber, unpeeled
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced {optional}
• 2 c. chopped cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast

instructions:

How to cook Tzatziki Chicken Salad

1. Slice off ends of the cucumber. Grate unpeeled cucumber with the large holes of a cheese grater; squeeze out the water with your hands. {You should have about 1 cup of shredded cucumber.}
2. Combine Greek yogurt, red onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, garlic, and cucumber in a mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
3. Serve with pita chips, on a bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich filling.

TRACEY'S NOTES

1. *A 5.3 oz. container of Greek yogurt is just shy of 2/3 cup. If you don't feel like buying "the big" container of Greek yogurt, use a touch of mayonnaise to make up the difference to 2/3 cup.

https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2014/06/tzatziki-chicken-salad-aka-cucumber.html

Adapted from Cooking Light magazine, April, 2012

Created using The Recipes Generator

You might also enjoy these other tasty chicken salad recipes:

Traditional Southern Chicken Salad

Pineapple Pecan Chicken Salad

Tarragon Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Apples & Pecans

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