Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, and fresh basil ribbons. Stir gently to mix all these Mediterranean flavors together.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken salad mixture. Toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy, tangy dressing. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and fresh herbs such as parsley or mint can also be added.
- Serve on a bed of greens or with pita bread for a more substantial meal.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
