This Greek tzatziki chicken salad is the ultimate easy lunch recipe. It is light, wholesome, and bursting with fresh flavors. Shredded chicken is tossed with creamy homemade tzatziki for a delicious dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. It's perfect for meal prep!
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This creamy chicken salad with Greek yogurt is my go-to when I want something light without sacrificing flavor. It's packed with protein and made with a light, mayo-free tzatziki sauce that keeps things fresh and satisfying.
It has a nice level of crunch thanks to the addition of a little green onion and loads of diced celery.
You can turn it into a sandwich, wrap it with a flatbread, or over a simple green salad.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- No Mayo- My homemade tzatziki dressing is made from scratch with Greek yogurt, fresh cucumbers and fresh dill so it's light, refreshing and there's no need for mayo!
- Packed with Veggies- I use a lot of diced celery in this recipe. It adds a refreshing crunch that I think many chicken salads are lacking.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Rotisserie Chicken- Leftover rotisserie chicken is a great timesaver for this recipe and also adds great flavor. You can also boil and chop the chicken breasts or thighs, just add salt for flavor.
- Greek Yogurt- If you're out of Greek yogurt, use my sour cream tzatziki recipe with a little mayo.
- Green Onions- You can substitute with minced shallot or use pickled onions
- Cucumber- I recommend using English cucumbers. They're sweeter and have a thinner skin. But regular cucumbers will work too, just remove the seeds.
- Fresh Dill- A must for that classic tzatziki flavor. You can swap half the dill with fresh mint. I don't recommend using just fresh mint.
- Lemon Juice- Fresh or bottled.
⏲️How to Make Chicken Salad with Tzatziki
- Cucumbers have a tendency to be watery, so it's important to squeeze out as much moisture as you can with a clean kitchen towel as it can dilute the flavors.
- Pour in the tzatziki dressing and stir until everything is evenly coated. For the best flavor, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Mince garlic very finely so you don't bite into raw chunks. Use a microplane grater for a smoother result.
- Allow the sauce to sit for at least 15-30 minutes in the fridge before using. This gives the flavors time to meld together.
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Tzatziki Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken cold
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup celery diced
Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups cucumber grated
- 1 ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove the cold rotisserie chicken meat from the bones, discard the skin, and chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.1 rotisserie chicken
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onions, celery, and tzatziki. Stir to combine.1 rotisserie chicken, 4 green onions, ½ cup celery
Tzatziki Sauce
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel. Gently twist to squeeze excess moisture from the cucumber. Transfer to a bowl.2 cups cucumber
- Add greek yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Adjust seasoning if needed.1 ½ cup Greek yogurt, 4 Tablespoons fresh dill, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Notes
- You can substitute up to half the dill with fresh mint or leave out the herbs altogether. I don't recommend using just fresh mint.
Storing Leftovers
- Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
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