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    Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Salad

    Published: May 13, 2021 · Modified: Jan 9, 2023 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment.

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    Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Salad contains shredded chicken and classic Mediterranean ingredients like Kalamata olives, capers, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese. This simple recipe only has 7 ingredients... with four of the ingredients coming straight from a jar!

    Creamy chicken salad is one of my absolute favorite make-ahead lunch recipes. It stores well in the refrigerator and can be eaten so many different ways.

    I love making chicken salad with Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken!

    While I love a chicken salad recipe with classic ingredients like celery and white onion, this recipe is unique, delicious, and crave-worthy as well!

    I love how easy it is to make with very minimal chopping because most of the ingredients come from a jar.

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    Ingredients needed

    Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Salad ingredients labeled
    • Cooked & shredded chicken breast - If you prefer to make your own shredded chicken, then I recommend poaching your chicken. Poached chicken is juicy, tender, full of flavor, and cooks quickly on the stove top. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to poach chicken here. You can also cook your chicken in the slow cooker. Slow cookers make perfectly juicy and tender shredded chicken! If you don't want to make your own chicken then you can purchase a rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast.
    • Roasted red peppers - I used roasted red peppers that came straight from a jar. You can make your own if you want to, but you definitely don't have to! You can find roasted red peppers near the pickle section in any grocery store.
    • Red onion - Red onion is my preference but if you don't have red onion then you can substitute white or yellow onion.
    • Capers - Capers are briny, salty little green balls that add pops of flavor to your dish! Specifically, capers are native to the Mediterranean and are the unripened flower buds of the caper bush. You may have eaten capers the last time you ordered chicken piccata from a restaurant!
    • Kalamata olives - These are another jarred ingredient. I would not recommend subbing in green or black olives. Kalamata olives are a vital ingredient in this recipe.
    • Feta cheese - Purchase crumbly feta cheese and make sure you purchase the full-fat version.
    • Mayonnaise - I prefer low-fat mayo but you can use whatever your preference is.
    • Optional ingredient - fresh parsley for garnish

    That's it! I didn't add any extra salt because the roasted red peppers, capers, and Kalamata olives all have salt added to the jar. I found the recipe to be plenty salty and flavorful without adding any extra salt.

    Equipment needed

    • Medium-sized saucepan (to make the shredded chicken)
    • Large mixing bowl and spoon
    • Cutting board and chopping knife
    • Measuring cups

    How to make

    1. Cook & Shred: Cook your chicken breast and then either shred or chop the chicken.
    2. Mix: Add the roasted red peppers, red onion, capers, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the mixing bowl and combine.
    3. Stir: Stir the mayonnaise into the chicken mixture.
    4. Serve: Serve this Mediterranean chicken recipe over greens and garnish it with fresh parsley.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Over salad greens
    • In a wrap
    • In a pita
    • As a sandwich
    • With raw veggies
    • With your favorite crackers

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    You bet! It's one of those amazing recipes that actually tastes better after it has sat for a little while.

    Is this recipe gluten-free?

    As long as all of your jarred ingredients are specified as being gluten-free then yes, this is a gluten-free recipe! This recipe does not contain any of the common gluten-filled ingredients like flour, bread crumbs, or pasta.

    How long will this recipe keep for?

    Mediterranean Style Creamy Chicken Salad will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Can I freeze this Mediterranean chicken recipe?

    Mayonnaise does not freeze well and tends to separate after it has thawed. I also do not know how well the jarred ingredients or the onions would hold up after freezing and thawing.

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    Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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    Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Salad contains shredded chicken and classic Mediterranean ingredients like Kalamata olives, capers, roasted red peppers and feta cheese. This simple recipe only has 7 ingredients... with four of the ingredients coming straight from a jar!  

    • Total Time: 15 minutes

    Ingredients

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    • 2 pounds cooked chicken breast - shredded or chopped
    • ¼ cup roasted red peppers - chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion - diced
    • ⅛ cup capers - liquid drained
    • ½ cup Kalamata olives - chopped 
    • ½ cup crumbly feta cheese
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • Optional - fresh parsley for garnish 

    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion, capers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese. Mix until combined.
    2. Add in the mayonnaise and mix until combined.
    3. Serve over salad greens and garnish with chopped fresh parsley (optional). 
    4. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • This recipe is a great high-protein, low-carb option.
    • This chicken salad recipe is gluten free as long as all of your jarred ingredients don't have any added gluten.
    • Creamy chicken salad will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: lunch
    • Method: meal-prep
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Keywords: Creamy Mediterranean Chicken

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    Comments

    1. Nora

      May 13, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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    2. MaryAnne

      May 13, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      The exact chicken salad I have been looking for! I love roasted red peppers and kalamata olives in my chicken salads. Thanks for a delicious recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    3. KRistina

      May 13, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      This was really great. It made a great lunch, and we meal prepped it for this week.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Jeri Walker

      May 13, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      This was so easy and so delicious! I loved it! Thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Tracey

      May 13, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      OMG love this recipe! Such a great twist on a traditional chicken salad and so delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Michele

      May 13, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      I love how easy this chicken salad is and how it's got lots of protein. The perfect summertime salad!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. William Wagner

      May 13, 2021 at 11:33 pm

      I love chicken salad. This looks amazing, definitely more fancy than my usual stuff. Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Brianna

      May 14, 2021 at 2:06 am

      So much flavor with the olives and feta, definitely a hit!

      ★★★★★

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    9. Oscar

      May 14, 2021 at 2:16 am

      This recipe looks amazing, can't wait to try it. My family will love this one.

      ★★★★★

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    10. Michelle / Taste As You Go

      May 14, 2021 at 2:37 am

      My husband would love this chicken salad! Especially for the olives since I don't normally cook with them. I'll have to make it for him this weekend!h

      Reply
    11. Amanda Scarlati

      May 14, 2021 at 3:35 am

      Looks delicious! I love that flavor combo!

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    12. Ramona

      May 14, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      Delicious recipe - made a perfect lunch. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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    13. Raquel

      May 14, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      This looks delicious and perfect for a picnic!

      ★★★★★

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    14. Liz

      May 14, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      you elevated chicken salad with this delicious recipe! well done!

      ★★★★★

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    15. Faith Still

      May 15, 2021 at 2:00 am

      Love this! I make chicken salad, but with nuts, grapes, and pineapple. This is a new yummy style that my family would love.

      ★★★★★

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    16. Megan Matthews

      May 20, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      Delicious!

      ★★★★★

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