Mint-Lime Chicken Salad with Cucumber Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A refreshing, herbaceous chicken salad with bright lime and mint, paired with a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce for a light yet satisfying meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, fresh mint leaves, lime into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (2 cups shredded) boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
• 2 (zest and juice) lime
• 1 (finely diced) cucumber
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp (chopped) dill
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season shredded chicken with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp lemon juice, then toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes while preparing sauce.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp dill, and 1/4 cup finely chopped mint. Stir until smooth and refrigerate for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, zest of 1 lime, 2 tbsp lime juice, and remaining 1/4 cup mint until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Fold in 1/2 cup diced cucumber and 1/4 cup reserved mint leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
5. Step 5: Serve chilled with 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce spooned over each portion, ensuring the mint and lime notes shine through.