Description
A refreshing salad featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, and garlic, served over mixed greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens (for serving)
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt to a large bowl.
- Grate and squeeze the cucumber, then add it to the bowl.
- Stir in dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the dressing well.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl.
- Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Chill for 15 minutes if you like it cold.
- Serve the salad over mixed greens.
Notes
Taste and adjust salt and lemon last. Drain the cucumber well to avoid a watery salad. Use fresh dill for the best flavor. Shred warm chicken for easier mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, tzatziki, healthy salad, Mediterranean, summer recipe