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Mediterranean chicken salad served in pita and lettuce wraps

Mediterranean Chicken Salad for Flavorful Meals


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  • Author: Lily Taylor
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A vibrant, healthful salad blending tender chicken with Mediterranean vegetables and zesty Greek yogurt dressing. Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with bold herbs for a refreshing, satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Cooked Chicken Breast (1.5 cups)
Reduced-Fat Feta Cheese (1/4 cup)
Celery (1/4 cup, diced)
Mini Cucumbers (1/4 cup, diced)
Roasted Red Peppers (1/4 cup, diced)
Black Olives (1/4 cup, diced)
Red Onion (2 tbsp, diced)
Greek Yogurt (1/4 cup)
Mayonnaise (Reduced Fat) (3 tbsp)
Dill (1 tbsp, chopped)
Parsley (1 tbsp, chopped)
Lemon Juice (1/2 tbsp)
Onion Powder (1/2 tsp)
Salt (1/2 tsp)
Pepper (1/2 tsp)
Celery Seed (1/4 tsp)


Instructions

Dice chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, pepper, and celery seed.
Add chicken and veggies to the dressing, tossing to coat evenly.
Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Crumbled feta can be substituted with lactose-free alternative
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Red bell pepper works as a milder base instead of red onion

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg