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8) Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki

No cooking required. Literally zero heat involved if your chicken is already done. This is the recipe I reach for on the nights when I genuinely cannot face a hot pan, and the tzatziki does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise. Bright, tangy, cooling — it tastes like you planned a whole meal when reall
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 lb
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes about 6 oz
  • 1/2 cup seeded cucumber diced (about 4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta about 2 oz
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small cup.
  3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spoon tzatziki on top or serve on the side for picky eaters.
  5. Serve with pita, over rice, or in a wrap for hungry kids.