Mediterranean Chickpea Chicken Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring chicken, chickpeas, feta, olives, and fresh vegetables tossed in zesty Mediterranean dressing. Protein-packed and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Herbs

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Cheese & Olives

07 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes for a chilled presentation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cooking
  • The Mediterranean flavors somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve or the salad will become soggy
  • Letting the salad chill for 20 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully
03 -
  • Pat your chicken and vegetables dry before combining them for better dressing adherence
  • Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor
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