Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- (Use rotisserie, grilled, or poached chicken)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Optional Add-ons (Not counted in the main 5!):
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
If you haven’t already, cook and shred your chicken. Halve the cherry tomatoes, crumble the feta, and slice the olives.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chicken, tomatoes, feta, and olives.
Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Add optional lemon juice, salt, and pepper to your liking.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. It’s excellent over mixed greens, stuffed in pita bread, or scooped with cucumber rounds.
Notes
This salad is naturally gluten-free, packed with lean protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious option whether you’re watching carbs, calories, or simply eating clean.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one-cup
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 15-20
- Carbohydrates: 2-5
- Protein: 25-30