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Greek Chicken Salad with Whipped Feta Yogurt Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken fresh)
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

This Greek Chicken Salad features tender shredded chicken tossed with fresh cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, dill, and red onion, all coated in a luscious whipped feta yogurt dressing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it makes a refreshing, protein-rich meal perfect for lunches, light dinners, or picnic fare.

Ingredients

Whipped Feta Yogurt Dressing

  • 1 cup plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (from a block of feta cheese in brine)
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Chicken Salad

  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups shredded or diced chicken breast (from rotisserie, canned, or baked/boiled chicken breast)
  • 1 cup diced seedless cucumber (such as Persian or English cucumber)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion

Instructions

  1. Prepare Whipped Feta Yogurt: Place the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper into a food processor. Blend on high speed for about 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set this whipped feta yogurt dressing aside.
  2. Assemble Chicken Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken breast, diced cucumber, roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, finely chopped fresh dill, and minced red onion. Add the whipped feta yogurt dressing and stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
  3. Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and/or black pepper if needed. Serve the Greek Chicken Salad chilled with pita bread or pita chips, in a sandwich or wrap, or over a bed of greens. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option, or bake/boil fresh chicken breasts ahead of time.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a little more lemon juice to the whipped feta yogurt.
  • For added crunch, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts.
  • This salad can be served as a main dish or as a side for Mediterranean-inspired meals.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days for best freshness.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/greek-chicken-salad-with-whipped-feta-yogurt-recipe/