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This feta chicken salad is sweet, spicy, and tangy with 23 grams of protein per serving-and you don't even have to turn on the stove. Made with juicy cooked chicken, creamy mayo, and Greek yogurt, and bold mix-ins like hot honey, feta, and pepperoncini, it's a flavor-packed lunch that comes together in minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is my sixth chicken salad recipe on the blog, and I can confidently say it's one of the best chicken salad flavor combos yet. The combo of hot honey, briny feta, and pickled veggies is seriously addictive. It's perfect for busy weeks because there's no cooking required-just shred some cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!), mix everything in one bowl, and you're good to go.
I've loved seeing how much you all enjoy healthy recipes like my Easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad and Sweet & Savory Chicken Salad, so this one brings a whole new twist. It's fresh, satisfying, and loaded with bold flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cooked shredded chicken: Use leftover skinless chicken breasts or a rotisserie chicken for ease.
- Celery and red onion: These add crunch and bite, key for texture balance.
- Pepperoncini and roasted red peppers: These pickled and marinated veggies give a tangy, briny boost.
- Mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt: A creamy, lighter dressing with a little tang and protein.
- Hot honey and pepperoncini juice: Sweet heat and extra acidity to wake everything up.
- Fresh dill, oregano, garlic powder, and salt: A flavor-forward blend that gives major Greek salad energy.
- Crumbled feta: The tangy feta cheese ties it all together. Choose a block-style feta for best results.
- Optional garnish: A sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens up the flavor and adds color.
How to Make Feta Chicken Salad
Step 1: Add the shredded cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the diced celery, red onion, chopped pepperoncini, and chopped roasted red peppers.
Step 2: Add the mayo, Greek yogurt, hot honey, pepperoncini juice, dill, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix everything well until fully combined. Stir in the feta. Enjoy!
Each serving packs 23 grams of protein, making it a healthy, satisfying meal that fuels you through the afternoon.
Storage, Swaps, and Serving Ideas
This chicken salad holds up beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy it:
- In a lettuce wrap or over romaine lettuce
- Stuffed in pita bread or gluten-free tortillas
- With crackers for a dip-style lunch
- Layered in mason jar salads with baby arugula or veggies
To switch it up:
- Swap in sun-dried tomatoes or kalamata olives for more Mediterranean vibes
- Use all mayo and dairy free feta for a DF version
- Skip the mayo and double the yogurt for a lighter twist
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Feta adds a salty, tangy kick that pairs perfectly with the creamy dressing and tender chicken.
Try pairing it with gluten-free crackers, pita, a cucumber salad, or even roasted sweet potatoes. It's versatile and pairs well with any fresh veggies or grains.
Absolutely. It makes this recipe even faster-just shred the meat and discard the skin.
Up to 4 days in a sealed container. Stir before serving if any separation occurs.
This feta chicken salad has quickly become one of my favorite healthy recipes for no-cook lunches. It's bold, balanced, and takes minutes to make with ingredients you probably already have. Let me know if you try it-I love hearing your twists and how you serve it!
Looking for more satisfying meal ideas? Check out my Mexican Chicken Salad or this crowd-pleasing Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad.
More Easy Salad Recipes
Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup red onion
- ⅓ cup pepperocinis, chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, the jarred marinated kind, chopped
- ¼ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 oz crumbled feta
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Enjoy on its own with crackers, or on a wrap or sandwich!
Notes
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- In a lettuce wrap or over romaine lettuce
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- Stuffed in pita bread or gluten-free tortillas
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- With crackers for a dip-style lunch
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- Layered in mason jar salads with baby arugula or veggies
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- Swap in sun-dried tomatoes or kalamata olives for more Mediterranean vibes
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- Use all mayo and dairy free feta for a DF version
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- Skip the mayo and double the yogurt for a lighter twist
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are an estimate and automatically calculated. While I fact check them using My Fitness Pal, please note that they may not always be 100% accurate and depend on ingredients used. Weigh your total and divide by the number of servings for the most accurate grams per serving size.
We loved this chicken salad! My husband said it’s absolutely amazing and the best chicken salad he’s ever had. Will definitely be on repeat in our house! Thank you!
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