Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad

feta chicken salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon

4.92 from 12 votes

Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad

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.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Mary Smith

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

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

Nutrition facts are for ⅙ of the total recipe.

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