Description
This Feta Chicken Salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and a blend of aromatic herbs, it’s perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a picnic side. Enjoy it on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables:
- In a large bowl, add the shredded cooked chicken, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, and diced celery.
- Toss to combine.
- Mix Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, feta cheese crumbles, dried dill, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix until smooth.
- Combine Salad and Dressing:
- Spoon the mayonnaise mixture onto the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Mix until evenly coated.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or poached chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like chopped cucumbers or cherry tomatoes.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs for a brighter flavor.
- Serve on lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or on top of a green salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
