Greek Chicken Salad is tangy, crunchy, and full of wonderful Mediterranean-inspired flavor! It's simple to throw together, packed with amazing flavors, and full of great nutrients.
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It's a quick and healthy option for any time of the week! And, don't sleep on the lemon feta dressing. This super simple recipe is like having a wonderful chicken gyro, but in a salad form! It's just amazing and one of my all-time favorites!
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This salad hits all the marks for me. It's full of great, tangy Greek and Mediterranean flavor, it has a ton of crunchy things that I love, and it has a dressing that will knock your socks off. Not only all of those lovely things, but my Greek Chicken Salad is super easy to throw together. And, it's good for you! Winner winner chicken salad dinner. Ok. I'm done.
Whether you need a good weekly meal prep salad idea or just a quick dinner to throw together, this Greek Chicken Salad recipe is for you.
A Word About What You'll Need
I am team rotisserie chicken. Chicken roasted whole on a bone will be the best tasting version of chicken you can get. I will die on that hill and you can't kick me off. This is what I use for salads like this. They're easy and affordable and tasty and I save the bones for bone broth. It's a win-win in my opinion, but you can use whatever chicken situation you like.
You'll need some greek yogurt and mayo for the creamy component of the dressing. You'll also need some good feta. This dressing is almost like a tzatziki and it's absolutely delicious, so use the best quality ingredients you can find.
I love, love using fresh herbs in this Greek Chicken Salad. The fresh dill and chives are just chef's kiss. You can taste the difference here.
The greens parts of the salad is up to you. I like a mixed green situation along with my favorite Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and avocado.
Kalamata olives scream classic Greek and Mediterranean flavor to me. That salty punch brings this entire salad together.
Speak Softly and Carry A Sharp Knife
There isn't much to making this Greek Chicken Salad recipe. You'll shred your chicken and chop your veggies. The lemon feta dressing just needs a quick whisk. There just isn't much to do here, so I won't go on and on about why my third cousin twice removed liked chocolate chip cookies. You know what I'm saying?
However, I will always tell you to make sure you have a sharp knife. It seems a ludicrous reminder, but for real. A dull knife is one of the quickest ways to the emergency room.
Anytime you're about to embark on a big salad recipe, take the time to sharpen that knife. I want you to keep alllll those digits in place!
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Make It Pretty: Eat With Your Eyes, Too!
I think we often times can get caught up in the insanity that is our lives. We are busy and stay busy and sometimes don't stop to smell the roses.
This Greek Chicken Salad is a stunner. It's gorgeous. I love to take the time when I make such a recipe and lay everything out so I can appreciate just how pretty it is. The variety of colors, textures, and flavors - they all come together to make up something you'll will no only love eating, but you'll love to look at it.
Let's get back to making our food look nice. Take the extra 2-3 minutes to arrange it. I consider this a part of my self care. Do it a few times and you'll see just what I mean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe gluten-free and/or dairy-free?
This Greek Chicken Salad recipe is absolutely gluten-free. There is no need to make any substitutions for that dietary requirement.
The lemon feta dressing, however, does contain dairy. Substitute the greek yogurt with your favorite non-dairy, unflavored yogurt. For the cheese, a little nutritional yeast would be a great option!
I don't have fresh chives or dill. Can I use dried herbs instead?
Absolutely! Just swap the fresh herbs for dried and reduce the amounts to your taste. Dried herbs can be a bit stronger than fresh.
What could I serve along with this Greek Chicken Salad?
When thinking about an accompaniment for a salad, I always think bread. I have a couple of bread recipes that would be the perfect thing to go with this salad.
No Knead Bread
Garlic Knots
Savory Monkey Bread
Recipe Tips, Tricks, and Variations
- Use your favorite protein if you're not feeling chicken. Everything from grilled steak to leftover roasted pork tenderloin and even grilled shrimp would be fantastic in this salad!
- Use whatever veggies you like. This is a fantastic fridge clean out salad. Anything from bell peppers to mushrooms and pickles work here. Use what you love and what you have on hand.
- Use this recipe a weekly meal prep idea. Portion out the salad into bento or meal prep containers. Store the dressing in small salad dressing containers and you'll have lunch ready for the week!
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe
Greek Chicken Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken I used a rotisserie chicken
Dill Feta Dressing
- ½ cup full fat greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4-6 oz feta, crumbled
- 3 tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- juice of a lemon
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 4 Persian or snacking cucumbers diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives rough chopped
Instructions
Dill Feta Dressing
- Mix all dressing ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Salad
- Toss salad ingredients to combine.
- To the salad, add the chicken and drizzle with the dill feta dressing. Add extra feta and garnishes to your heart's desire and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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