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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Salad That Reinvents Your Lunch Game

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a high-protein, low-carb dish bursting with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Chicken Drained chunk white meat for best texture
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced, remove seeds before dicing
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled just before mixing
  • 0.5 cup Olives Your favorite variety for added taste
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely minced for milder flavor
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill Chopped fresh
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Quality brand like Hellmann's recommended
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt Fage 5% for richness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Add gradually
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Greek Seasoning Adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your fresh ingredients. Dice the cucumber, finely mince the red onion, chop the dill, and crumble the feta.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth. Gradually add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Greek seasoning.
  3. Add the drained canned chicken to the dressing mixture, gently folding it in until well coated.
  4. Fold in the cucumber, minced red onion, feta, and olives until combined without mashing the feta.
  5. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drain canned chicken thoroughly to avoid a watery salad. For freshness, add cucumbers just before serving.

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