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High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad

High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad You'll Crave Daily

This High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a refreshing, quick meal with robust flavors, perfect for keto dieters.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Canned Chicken or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 medium Cucumber seeded and diced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Olives sliced
  • ½ medium Red Onion finely minced
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise low-fat optional
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt Fage Total 5% recommended
  • 1 large Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Greek Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or oregano/parsley as substitutes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the fresh ingredients by dicing the cucumber, mincing the red onion, chopping dill, slicing olives, and crumbling feta cheese.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Greek seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Open and drain the canned chicken. Add to the bowl with the dressing and fold gently to coat the chicken.
  4. Fold in the diced cucumber, minced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced olives gently.
  5. Decide whether to serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure canned chicken is thoroughly drained and cucumbers are seeded to maintain the salad's texture. Customize with different veggies as desired.

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