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Ultimate Feta Chicken Salad

This Mediterranean-inspired Feta Chicken Salad combines tangy feta cheese with tender chicken and fresh vegetables for a protein-packed, refreshing meal that's perfect for lunch, meal prep, or entertaining.
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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Salad, Feta Salad, Greek Salad, Healthy Lunch, Meal Prep
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cucumber diced (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves torn (optional)
  • 4 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Dice or shred your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If cooking chicken specifically for this recipe, allow it to cool completely before using.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives.
  • Gently fold in the fresh dill, mint (if using), and prepared chicken.
  • Add the crumbled feta cheese to the mixture and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Toss everything together gently to ensure even coating.
  • For immediate serving, arrange mixed greens on plates and top with the Feta Chicken Salad mixture. For enhanced flavor development, refrigerate the mixture (excluding the greens) for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For meal prep, store the salad (without greens) in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If sensitive to raw onions, soak them in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to reduce their sharpness. Using a block of feta and crumbling it yourself provides better flavor than pre-crumbled varieties.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 10mg
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