Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed salad perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch.
⏱️ Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup black or Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Chop or shred the cooked chicken. Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, chop the red onion and red peppers, and slice the olives.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, roasted peppers (if using), feta, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Serve
Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on its own, in a pita, over greens, or with lettuce wraps.
Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Letting it marinate enhances the flavor.
- Omit feta or use a dairy-free version to make it dairy-free.
- Add chickpeas or quinoa for extra protein.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Fat: ~16g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sodium: ~450mg