Feta Chicken Salad
Bursting with refreshing flavors, this Feta Chicken Salad is the perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or light side dish. Pair with crackers, serve on a sandwich, or just eat it all on its own!
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If you're tired of the same old chicken salad recipes, this is a fun new take on the dish with updated flavors. It features fresh veggies and delicious feta cheese for a flavorful and satisfying snack, side dish, or main course!
Why This Recipe Works
Made with simple ingredients, this chicken salad with feta is kicked up a notch! With pops of red bell peppers and pepperoncini, this dish is packed with flavor.
You'll love the versatility of this dish--perfect for dipping and scooping with chips and crackers but just as good for sandwiches and wraps. With tangy feta cheese and a flavorful creamy dressing, you might just end up eating it with a spoon!
And if you can't get enough light and delicious chicken dishes, my Tuscan Chicken Orzo and these Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs are other fantastic options.
Ingredients Needed
- Mayonnaise Acts as the base for the creamy dressing.
- Seasonings: Add lots of flavor with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Fresh Dill Weed: Using fresh herbs like dill gives this chicken salad that fresh and bright flavor.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Pre-cooked chicken eliminates prep and cooking time and makes this dish really easy to throw together.
- Veggies: Diced red onion, red bell pepper, and pepperoncini peppers add pops of color and zingy flavor.
- Feta Cheese: Gives the chicken salad a bit of salty and cheesy flavor.
How to Make this Feta Chicken Salad
- Step 1: Make the dressing in a medium bowl by combining mayo, garlic powder, and dill.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix all of the other ingredients, then add the dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour and serve!
Recipe Tips
- Canned chicken or any leftover cooked chicken you have can be used instead of rotisserie.
- You could even make this a grilled chicken salad by quickly throwing a couple of chicken breasts on the grill, then shredding or slicing them.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of the mayo.
- This can also be served as a main course on top of a bed of romaine lettuce or in between two slices of toast bread!
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
Recipe FAQ's
If you're looking to use feta cheese more in your cooking, it's always a good idea to pair it with bright produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. For something with a sweet and salty twist, you can also pair it with watermelon or peaches.
Because this dish has so much fresh produce, there may be some excess moisture. Drain any liquid from the veggies before adding, and pat dry the cooked chicken as well to avoid a soggy chicken salad.
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Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 red peppers finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, oregano, and dill until combined.
- In a medium bowl add the chicken, red peppers, onions, celery, and pepperoncinis, and feta. Add the dressing and toss until coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Serve with crackers, pita bread, or as sandwiches.
Notes
- Canned chicken or leftover chicken can be used in place of the rotisserie.
