Description
This Gluten-Free Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a creamy, protein-packed, flavor-forward dish perfect for quick lunches, healthy snacks, or light dinners. It’s made with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, crunchy celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. Ideal for meal prep, this salad is gluten-free, low-carb, and customizable, fitting right into your collection of easy dinner ideas, quick lunch options, or healthy gluten-free recipes.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the cooked chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Dice the celery and red onion finely; slice the olives; chop the parsley.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add chicken, veggies, olives, and herbs to the dressing. Stir gently to combine.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For the creamiest result, use full-fat Greek yogurt and avoid low-fat substitutes.
Letting the salad rest in the fridge for 30+ minutes enhances the flavor dramatically.
Soak red onions in water beforehand to mellow out their sharpness if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg