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High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad

High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad for a Fresh Twist

A refreshing High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad, combining savory canned chicken, tangy feta, and briny olives, perfect for low-carb or keto diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Chicken chunk white meat preferred
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced into 1/4-inch pieces, seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Olives your favorite variety
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion finely minced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise high quality recommended
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by dicing the cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces, ensuring to remove the seeds.
  2. Finely mince the red onion, chop the fresh dill, crumble the feta cheese, and roughly chop the olives.
  3. Gather all your ingredients together.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice gradually and stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Greek seasoning.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Open the canned chicken and drain it well.
  2. Gently fold the drained chicken into the prepared dressing, ensuring it is coated without breaking apart.
Adding Vegetables
  1. Fold in the diced cucumber, minced red onion, crumbled feta, chopped olives, and fresh dill into the chicken mixture.
Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add cucumbers right before serving for freshness.

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