Raita Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with the refreshing and flavor-packed Raita Chicken Salad! This fusion dish combines tender, shredded chicken with the creamy goodness of Greek yogurt, infused with traditional Indian spices like cumin, coriander, and optional chaat masala. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, red onion, and a medley of fresh cilantro and mint add bursts of color and texture, while a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice bring it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this chilled salad is a versatile delight—perfect as a light main course, a side dish, or a vibrant addition to any picnic or potluck. Low-carb, high-protein, and bursting with cooling flavors, it’s a refreshing twist on classic chicken salads that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Boil or grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Allow them to cool, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, water, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Add the diced cucumber, diced tomato, chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, and fresh mint leaves to the yogurt mixture. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and gently fold it into the raita mixture until evenly coated.

Step 5

Drizzle olive oil over the top and gently mix again to incorporate.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the Raita Chicken Salad cold as a light main course or side dish. Garnish with additional cilantro or mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871.5 grams (871.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	718

Total Fat 25.00g	32%
Saturated Fat 5.10g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 214mg	71%
Sodium 959mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 28.70g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.30g	15%
Total Sugars 15.00g
Protein 86.50g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1609mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 50.5%

Carbs: 16.7%