Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

An elegant tray of chicken tzatziki salad scooped over spring mix with a side of salad topping and pita.

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Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad (No Mayo) is creamy, herby, and totally refreshing without using a drop of mayo. This easy chicken salad recipe combines shredded rotisserie chicken, cool tzatziki sauce, crisp cucumber, and a crunchy Greek-style topping that makes every bite pop with flavor. It’s quick to prep, family-approved, and perfect for stuffing into pita pockets!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small bowl
Spoon or spatula
Cutting board
Knife

Ingredients

Base Filling

2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie works great
½ cup tzatziki sauce
¼ cup cucumber finely diced
1-2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Greek Topping

½ cup diced cucumber diced small
½ cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus more to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Pita Pocket

1 cup spring mix or chopped romaine
4 pita pockets

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, tzatziki, diced cucumber, and pepperoncini. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until creamy and well blended. Chill if not using immediately.
In a small bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, and chopped dill. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
Line each pita pocket with a small handful of spring mix to create a fresh base. Spoon in a generous amount of the chicken tzatziki salad.
Spoon the crunchy Greek salad topping over the chicken mixture. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Video

Notes

Storage Store the chicken tzatziki salad and chopped Greek topping (without dressing) in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. Assemble just before eating.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: No reheating is required.

Substitutions

Tzatziki Sauce: Swap with plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
Shredded Chicken: Use canned chicken or leftover grilled chicken breast if needed.
Spring Mix: Use shredded romaine, arugula, or even thinly sliced iceberg for more crunch.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition