Description: A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring juicy chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all mixed with fresh herbs and spices.
Key Ingredients:
– Grilled or cooked chicken breast, diced
– Tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill)
– Cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
– Feta cheese, crumbled
– Red onion, thinly sliced
– Fresh parsley and dill, chopped
– Lemon wedges, for serving
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Characteristics:
– Refreshing and light, perfect for warm weather
– Creamy tzatziki sauce adds a tangy and cooling element
– Crunchy cucumbers and red onion add texture
– Feta cheese provides a salty and tangy contrast
– Fresh herbs add a bright and refreshing flavor
Variations:
– Add other Mediterranean ingredients (Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes)
– Use different types of cheese (goat cheese, ricotta, or grilled halloumi)
– Serve as a sandwich filling or wrap
– Make it a vegetarian option by substituting chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or eggplant
Ingredients:
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mixed greens (optional)
