Welcome to the world of flavors and textures as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect feta chicken salad. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of tangy feta cheese, tender chicken, and an array of vibrant ingredients, promises to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Whether you seek a light and refreshing lunch option, a delightful picnic treat, or an impressive appetizer to wow your guests, this feta chicken salad will effortlessly elevate any occasion. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating a salad that strikes a perfect balance between flavors, textures, and visual appeal.
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FETA CHICKEN SALAD
A basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!
Provided by CHELC44
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, and red onion. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, and dill. Pour over the chicken mixture, and stir to blend. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
CRAISIN®, ALMOND, AND FETA CHICKEN SALAD
A basic chicken salad recipe with some added goodness. Try changing it up by adding either 1 teaspoon curry or cumin.
Provided by Terri
Categories Salad
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Stir feta cheese and almonds through salad to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 124.4 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the garlic, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.
SPEEDY CHICKEN, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD
During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed or plain) or buffalo mozzarella work well too.
Provided by Ellie's Mommy
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
- Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.
FETA & HERB GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN
Chicken marinated in a tangy feta and herb vinaigrette is the star of this Greek salad chock full of veggies and topped with crispy pita chips.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Toss the chicken in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside while you assemble the salad.
- Lay the romaine on a large deep platter (or 4 wide, shallow bowls). Top with the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers and olives.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Let the chicken cool for a few minutes and then slice.
- Serve the warm chicken on the salad. Sprinkle with the pita chips and feta. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
CHICKEN CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a bowl large enough for tossing salad, add diced chicken breast.
- Chop the romaine and add to salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber, olives and red onion and set aside.
- In a sealable jar or container with a lid, combine red wine vinaigrette, Greek seasoning and crumbled feta cheese. Seal lid and shake vigorously.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among chilled salad plates and garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and sliced tomatoes.
STRAWBERRY-FETA CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC DRESSING
A wonderfully easy summer salad, with a sweet and tangy dressing. You'll love the roasted strawberries!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss romaine, spinach, and kale together in a medium mixing bowl. Distribute sliced strawberries evenly on top of the greens. Arrange chicken over salad. Garnish with almond slices and feta cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange quartered strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Roast in the preheated oven until softened and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Combine roasted strawberries with their juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process dressing until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 49.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 675.5 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, SPINACH, AND FETA
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Tomato High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Spinach Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain oil from feta into glass measuring cup. Whisk in oregano. Transfer 1/2 cup oil mixture to small bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons vinegar. Season dressing with salt and pepper (reserve remaining oil mixture for brushing).
- Brush chicken and onion wedges with reserved oil mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side, and onion until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange spinach on large platter. Combine all tomatoes, olives, and feta in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat generously. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on platter with spinach.
- Thinly slice chicken; arrange chicken and onion wedges on platter. Drizzle chicken and spinach with more dressing and serve.
FETA CHICKEN SALAD
I grew up eating chicken because my father was the manager at a poultry facility, but this is the one dish that never gets boring. -Cheryl Lundquist, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN GREEK-A-TIKKA SALAD WITH PARSLEY-FETA PESTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Heat a toaster oven or oven to 250 degrees F.
- Wrap breads in foil and place in oven to warm.
- Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients. Coat chicken in mixture then thread meat onto metal skewers. Brush grill pan with oil and grill meat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Combine chopped lettuce, chopped veggies, olives and hot peppers on a large platter or in a serving bowl. Dress the salad very lightly in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Place all ingredients for pesto in the food processor except extra-virgin olive oil. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.
- Remove bread from oven and cut into wedges.
- Place grilled meat on salad and top liberally with pesto. Place cut flat breads or pita wedges around the platter or serving bowl and serve.
30-MINUTE GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
A few time-saving techniques make a complete grilled chicken dinner doable in under a half hour: Grating the garlic is faster than chopping it with a knife, and adds more garlicky flavor to the dish. Massaging the marinade into the chicken works its flavors into the meat, cutting down on marinating time. And you can make the sweet-and-savory watermelon salad while the chicken marinates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat.
- Put the grated garlic into a large resealable bag. Add 1/4 cup oil, the lemon zest and juice, oregano and the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and use your hands to vigorously massage the marinade into the chicken, making sure that the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, remove the rind from the watermelon, cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes and put it in a large bowl. (You should have about 6 cups total.) Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place on top of the watermelon in the mixing bowl. Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes, put on top of the cucumber and top with the olives. (Do not mix yet.) Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a plate. Lightly oil the grill grates. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and place the pieces skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between the pieces. Cook until the skin is lightly charred and releases itself from the grill, about 2 minutes. Rotate the chicken about 90 degrees so that the skin won't burn and cook another 2 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes longer. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, brush the cut sides of the baguette halves with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the bread cut-side down on the grill until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Halve the remaining garlic clove and lightly rub the cut sides of the garlic onto the hot bread. Halve each piece of baguette.
- Scatter most of the mint over the watermelon mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper and gently stir to combine. Divide the watermelon salad, chicken and bread among 4 large dinner plates. Garnish with the remaining mint.
DOUBLE-DUTY CHICKEN & FETA SPINACH SALAD
In my all-purpose salad, you can change up the pasta, nuts and cheese. If you have tomatoes, leftover turkey or a fresh lemon to squeeze, go for it. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine spinach, orzo, chicken, cheese, almonds and onion. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended; add to salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ROASTED CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, FETA AND ORZO SALAD
Colorful and easy salad to make in advance to serve chilled or room temperature. Using rotisserie chicken limits cooking to boiling pasta. Transports easily. Has a "Greek" flavor, but not traditional. Easily modified for size of group or individual tastes. Add other vegetables (mushrooms, zucchini) as desired. I'm always asked where I bought the salad, I'm assuming that's a compliment.
Provided by love2ck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk dressing ingredients together.
- Boil orzo pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain reserving some pasta water.
- Place orzo (warm pasta will absorb more of the dressing) and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add 4 TB of dressing and toss to coat.
- Add 2 TB pasta water to remaining dressing.
- Add remaining ingredients to orzo and chicken. Toss and refrigerate from 1 hour to overnight.
- Toss with remaining dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 414.1, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.2
CHICKEN SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA
This is from Cooking Light magazine. This simple chicken salad is zesty with the flavors of mint, feta cheese, and lemon juice. It's great as is and also good served in a pita or on a bed of greens.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3/4 cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except mint sprigs in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 262.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 23.6
CHICKEN FETA AND ORZO SALAD
Very refreshing for a picnic or just dinner at home! Very quick to throw together and can feed a lot of people! I could eat this everyday easily!!!
Provided by Ashley S.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook chicken, I season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let cool and dice into bite size chunks.
- While chicken is cooking bring water to a boil and cook orzo. When time is up drain and rinse with cool water to cool it down. Let drain again, you don't want it to have too much water on it when you add it to the salad.
- In a bowl add chopped tomatoes, diced onion, feta, garlic, vinegar, oil, parsley, salt and pepper, orzo, and chicken. Mix to combine.
- Taste for seasoning.
- When I make this I generally don't measure my ingredients, so it may need more vinegar and oil, I like mine tart and you don't want it dry and the pasta will soak up a lot of this! After you taste for seasoning refrigerate for at least an hour to let all the flavors come together.
- Serve!
CHICKEN, FETA, AND PISTACHIO SALAD
Toasted pistachios and spiced chicken elevate this winter salad to a special main course; salty feta complements the sweet oranges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, toast pistachios over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, and set dressing aside.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium. Sprinkle chicken with coriander; season with salt and pepper. Cook (in batches if necessary), turning once, until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, and thinly slice crosswise.
- Add pistachios, lettuce, parsley, and scallions to bowl with dressing, and toss to combine. Divide among serving bowls; top with chicken, feta, and oranges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 37 g
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN, MELON AND FETA SALAD
From the LCBO's Food and Drink Magazine. The salty taste of the feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad complements the sweetness of the cantaloupe. NOTE: Cooking time includes 4 hours marinating time.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large measuring cup, whisk lemon juice with pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup oil and 1/4 cup mint.
- Pour half into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken to lemon juice mixture in bag, turning to evenly coat.
- Press air out of bag then seal tightly. (Alternatively, place chicken in a shallow dish and pour in half the lemon juice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap).
- Marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- To remaining lemon juice mixture, whisk in remaining 2 tbsp oil and salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
- Grease grill and preheat barbecue to medium.
- Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any that remains.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, then place on grill and barbecue until juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side.
- Remove from barbecue and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove reserved dressing from fridge.
- Peel cantaloupe, discard seeds and cut into very thin wedges.
- Line 4 large salad plates with spinach.
- When chicken is cool, for each salad, slice each breast and fan onto spinach.
- Arrange cantaloupe on spinach.
- Sprinkle salads with cherry tomatoes, feta and green onion.
- Drizzle to taste with remaining dressing.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp mint.
HERB GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND FETA CHEESE
This is an expansion on a wonderful salad my best friend makes. Very tasty and easy to put together. You can also omit the chicken and serve this as a wonderful side salad. The dressing is simple and wonderful. Note: prep time incudes marinating the chicken.
Provided by MsSally
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in ziplock bag and pour marinade over. Let sit in fridge for 30 mins or longer. Heat grill to high. Cook chicken breast about 4 mins per side or till reads 150. Take off grill and place in foil and let sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place about 1/2 cup strawberries in blender and puree. Then pour in the dressing and blend well. Set aside.
- To serve: Divide lettuce, remaining strawberries, red onion, and cucumbers among 4 plates. Slice chicken in thin strips and divide among plates. Top with dressing, feta, walnuts and wonton strips. Enjoy.
CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND FETA
Provided by Jill Silverman Hough
Categories Salad Chicken Picnic Quick & Easy Lunch Feta Almond Summer Healthy Watercress Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and shallot in medium bowl. Whisk in both oils. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place watercress, chicken, cheese, and apricots in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle each with almonds.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your chicken salad will taste. This is especially true for the chicken, feta cheese, and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to your salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, onion, and grapes.
- Use a good quality feta cheese: The feta cheese should be creamy and flavorful. Avoid using dry, crumbly feta cheese.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Feta chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a feta chicken salad that is both healthy and delicious.
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