Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Fresh cucumber, chickpeas, feta, and toasted almonds define this Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad. The combination features a creamy tzatziki dressing made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs.
Ingrédients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup English cucumber · finely grated, squeezed dry
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove · pressed or finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill · chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint · chopped
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
- 3 cup cooked chicken · diced
- 1 cup English cucumber · diced
- 1 packet chickpeas · rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese · crumbled
- 1/3 cup red onion · finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill · chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds · toasted
- Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper · to taste
Préparation
- 1
Stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice, garlic, or salt if needed.
- 2
Combine the diced chicken, diced cucumber, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Pour the prepared tzatziki over the chicken mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Adjust with extra lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Fold in the toasted sliced almonds just before serving to maintain their crunch.