Mediterranean Chicken Protein Salad Recipe
A bright, protein-packed Mediterranean chicken salad that comes together in minutes—creamy Greek yogurt and mayo bind flaky canned chicken with cucumber, olives, feta and fresh herbs for an easy lunch or light dinner.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz canned chicken drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat for creaminess
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cucumber seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced mince small so it disperses
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Greek seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped optional — adds brightness
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the drained canned chicken in a bowl and gently break up any large chunks with a fork so the pieces are flaky but not mushy.
- In a separate medium bowl whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder and Greek seasoning until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Toss the diced cucumber, minced red onion, chopped olives and half of the chopped dill with the dressing so the vegetables are evenly coated; this helps keep them crisp.
- Fold the flaked chicken into the dressed vegetables, turning gently to avoid breaking up the cucumber or over-mashing the chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle the crumbled feta, remaining dill and chopped parsley over the top for texture and color. For best flavor let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled on a bed of greens, inside a pita, or with crackers. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
For a lighter version use all Greek yogurt and skip half the mayo; for more richness add a splash of extra virgin olive oil. The salad benefits from a short chill so the lemon and herbs blend into the chicken.
This recipe is an original recipe inspired by the general idea of a Mediterranean chicken protein salad. Ingredient amounts and instructions were independently developed.