Description
This refreshing Feta Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a quick lunch, light dinner, or flavorful sandwich filling, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ 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. Mix these ingredients gently to spread them evenly.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, feta cheese crumbles, dried dill, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the dressing is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until all components are coated evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped fresh parsley or basil for extra freshness if desired.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for versatile meal options.
- Chilling the salad improves flavor but it can be served immediately if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
