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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Salad for a Healthy Boost

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a vibrant blend of tender chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breast can substitute with rotisserie or canned chicken
  • 1 cup reduced fat feta cheese goat cheese can be used for a richer taste
  • 1 cup diced celery can also add bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced Persian cucumbers regular cucumbers can be used if seeded
  • ½ cup diced roasted red peppers jarred or homemade are both good
  • ½ cup diced black olives green olives can be used for a different taste
  • ½ cup diced red onions sweet onions can be used for a mellower flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt sour cream can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise can omit for a lighter dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped dried dill can be used but is less potent
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped cilantro can be used for a different flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice lime juice can be substituted
  • to taste onion powder for seasoning
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
  • to taste celery seed for seasoning

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine nonfat Greek yogurt with reduced fat mayonnaise, fresh dill, and parsley. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon, add onion powder, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Whisk for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add shredded chicken, feta cheese, diced celery, and diced cucumbers to the dressing. Fold in roasted red peppers, black olives, and red onions. Mix until coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Consider adding vinegar or more lemon juice if you like tang, or extra celery for crunch.
  4. Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
  5. After chilling, stir gently before serving on mixed greens, in pita, or with whole-grain crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad is best consumed within 3-4 days stored in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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