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Bowl of colorful Mediterranean Chicken Salad with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

This vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables, olives, and feta in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Lemon-Herb Dressing

  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.

Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Combine and Serve

  • Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. You can also add chickpeas or bell peppers for extra texture and nutrients.