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Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked shredded chicken; ¼ cup diced celery; ¼ cup red onion, diced; ⅓ cup pepperoncini, chopped; ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, jarred marinated kind, chopped; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp hot honey; 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; 6 oz crumbled feta cheese

ByVictor Layne November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Introduction

This Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on classic chicken salad, packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. It’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

A bowl filled with a creamy chicken salad showing layers of shredded white chicken, small red, green, and yellow vegetable pieces, and fresh dill on top, all mixed in a light white dressing. The bowl is light beige with a rustic texture and contains a long wooden spoon inside. Surrounding the bowl are small white bowls with chopped red onions and sliced green peppers, a beige plate with white crumbled cheese, and some crispbrown crackers on a white marbled surface. There are also scattered dill leaves and a green textured cloth near the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup red onion, diced
⅓ cup pepperoncinis, chopped
⅓ cup roasted red peppers, jarred and marinated, 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 cheese

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, chopped pepperoncinis, and roasted red peppers.
Step 2: Add the mayo, Greek yogurt, hot honey, pepperoncini juice, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl.
Step 3: Sprinkle in the oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
Step 4: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese until everything is evenly mixed.
Step 5: Serve immediately on crackers, wraps, sandwiches, or refrigerate for later enjoyment.

Tips & Variations

For a Mediterranean twist, swap pepperoncinis and roasted red peppers with sun-dried tomatoes or kalamata olives.
Use all mayo and dairy-free feta to make this recipe dairy-free.
For a lighter version, omit mayo and double the Greek yogurt.
Enjoy the salad in lettuce wraps, stuffed pita pockets, or layered in mason jar salads with fresh greens.

Storage

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and enjoy cold. It’s great for meal prep or a quick grab-and-go lunch.

How to Serve

A beige bowl filled with a creamy chicken salad showing mixed layers of shredded white chicken, diced green celery, light red pieces of bell pepper, small chunks of white feta cheese, and bits of red onion, all covered in a thick creamy dressing with small green dill sprigs on top; a wooden spoon rests inside the bowl on the right side. Surrounding the bowl are small white bowls with chopped purple-red onion and sliced green pepper rings, a white plate with crumbled white feta cheese, and some oat-topped crunchy brown crackers placed on a white marbled surface with sprigs of fresh dill nearby and a green textured cloth at the bottom left. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken for this salad?

Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly and is a convenient way to save time while keeping the salad flavorful.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

Absolutely! This chicken salad stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it ideal for preparing lunches ahead of time.