Name: Feta Chicken Salad with Cucumbers Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 – 3½ cups shredded chicken; 2 baby cucumbers (very small diced); 2 Tbsp red onion (finely diced); ⅔ cups feta cheese; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped); 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); Juice of half lemon; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp pepper; ½ tsp sea salt (more or less as desired)

Description

A quick and refreshing Feta Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, all seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Perfect for a light lunch or a nutritious snack, this salad can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for enhanced flavors.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

3 – 3½ cups shredded chicken
2 baby cucumbers (very small diced)
2 Tbsp red onion (finely diced)
⅔ cups feta cheese

Dressing & Seasoning

¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Juice of half lemon
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp sea salt (more or less as desired)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, diced cucumbers, finely diced red onion, and feta cheese into a medium mixing bowl. Then add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill and parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt.
Mix and Season: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the salad is evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Serve or Chill: The salad can be eaten immediately or refrigerated for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as desired.

Notes

Using shredded chicken from a cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken makes this recipe quick and easy.
The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to swap out fresh herbs according to availability or preference, such as substituting cilantro or basil.
Add a squeeze more lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce for extra brightness and spice if desired.
For a low-fat version, use low-fat Greek yogurt and mayonnaise or omit mayonnaise altogether.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean