Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining protein-rich chicken with vibrant cucumbers and tangy yogurt, perfect for enhancing your vegetable intake.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Chicken Breasts
1 cup Greek Yogurt
1/2 Cucumber
Fresh Dill
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 Lemon, juiced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Grill or poach the chicken breasts until cooked through; marinate beforehand if desired.
- Combine the Dressing: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dice the Vegetables: Chop the cucumber and any other desired vegetables.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked and cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Everything Together: Combine shredded chicken, diced vegetables, and dressing in a bowl, tossing to coat.
Notes
For variation, feel free to substitute chicken with chickpeas or shredded tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, tzatziki, healthy salad, Mediterranean, quick meal
