The Fresh Chicken Salad I've Been Making on Repeat (No Mayo Included!)
The Chicken Salad I’ve Been Making on Repeat (No Mayo Included!) Creamy, crunchy, herby, lemony chicken salad…with tzatziki bringing it all together.♡ This tzatziki chicken salad has turned into one of my new favorite weekday lunches that’s high in protein (about 40-50g per serving), comes together in under 30 minutes, and tastes so fresh and flavorful every single time.Instead of the usual mayo situation, it’s dressed with bright, garlicky tzatziki sauce and tossed with juicy cooked chicken, crisp cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, loads of fresh dill, and toasted almonds for that satisfying crunch.
Pile it into a warm pita, scoop it over greens, tuck it into lettuce cups, serve it alongside crackers, or layer it into a bowl with rice or quinoa.Or honestly — just grab a fork and eat it straight from the bowl.It’s one of those recipes that feels light and fresh but still hearty enough to actually keep you full, which is always one of my favorite combos.
Let’s make some! P.S.If you want to save even more time, feel free to use rotisserie chicken and/or store-bought tzatziki and this will come together in minutes! Recipe Tips A few quick tips to help this chicken salad turn out extra delicious every time: Squeeze the cucumber really well.This is the most important tip for the tzatziki.
Grated cucumber holds a surprising amount of water, so give it a good squeeze in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels or cheesecloth before s
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Publisher: Gimme Some Oven