Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. Packed with protein and colorful veggies, it’s easy to make and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds.
- This salad pairs well with warm pita bread or over a bed of mixed greens.
- You can substitute grilled chicken for rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
