Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tzatziki Sauce
01 -
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
02 -
½ cucumber, grated
03 -
2 to 3 garlic cloves, pressed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Salad Components
07 -
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
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2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
09 -
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
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½ cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
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½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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¼ cup red onion, chopped
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, pressed garlic, olive oil, and chopped dill in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
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Toss chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped red onion in a large salad bowl.
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Layer the chopped chicken over the salad base.
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Dollop the prepared tzatziki sauce over the salad and chicken.
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Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.