Description
Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings together vibrant ingredients for a delightful meal. This salad features tender cooked chicken breast mixed with crispy vegetables and creamy Greek yogurt dressing, making it perfect for lunch, picnics, or as an easy meal prep option. With its bold flavors from black olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is both satisfying and versatile. Serve it on a bed of greens, in wraps, or alongside warm pita bread for a delicious twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced (drained and dried)
- 1/4 cup black olives, diced
- 2 tbsp red onions, diced
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a bowl until combined.
- Stir in the cooked chicken breast, feta cheese, celery, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, black olives, and red onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg