Healthy Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad
A flavor-packed salad featuring juicy chicken, zesty tzatziki, and fresh veggies, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for marinating
- 2 cloves garlic, minced for marinating
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad Components
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- to garnish fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Grill or bake the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then let them cool and slice.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
Assembling the Salad
- In a salad bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Chill your salad in the fridge before serving to enhance the flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but avoid freezing as veggies may become soggy.