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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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Make this light and healthy Mediterranean chicken salad in just 15 minutes! It's loaded with crunchy veggies and the best lemon dressing.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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))
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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, feta cheese, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil. Mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt, until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and mix together, until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, Fat 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Sodium 475.5 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is a variation on two different salads I like. My family especially likes this when it's warm outside," says Amy Lewis of Carmichael, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
1/3 cup dried currants
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pocketless pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound Campari or other small vine-ripened tomatoes
1 cup torn fresh parsley
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 cups arugula or baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
2 ounces feta cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, the garlic, mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the pita wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Broil until lightly golden, about 1 minute per side; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet. Broil until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool.
  • Tear the pita pieces in half. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and scallions to the bowl, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the juice of the remaining lemon; toss. Chop the chicken and add to the bowl along with the greens. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Serve topped with the feta; drizzle with olive oil.

CHICKEN CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE



Chicken Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Feta Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 precooked chicken breasts, diced
1 (10-ounce) bag romaine hearts
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for garnish
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl large enough for tossing salad, add diced chicken breast.
  • Chop the romaine and add to salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber, olives and red onion and set aside.
  • In a sealable jar or container with a lid, combine red wine vinaigrette, Greek seasoning and crumbled feta cheese. Seal lid and shake vigorously.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among chilled salad plates and garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and sliced tomatoes.

FAVORITE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD



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Got a crowd coming over for a backyard barbecue? This crisp, big-batch Mediterranean salad recipe makes a great accompaniment to any main dish you fix on the grill. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 28 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

18 cups torn romaine (about 2 large bunches)
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a very large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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