Description
This Greek Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe is a refreshing and flavorful meal perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with fresh cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy yogurt-based dressing infused with garlic, dill, parsley, and lemon juice, this salad offers a Mediterranean twist served conveniently in sandwiches, wraps, or pita pockets.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chilled and diced
- 1 cup diced cucumbers (mini cucumbers recommended)
- 3/4 cup sliced grape tomatoes (each sliced into 3 pieces)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup diced Kalamata olives
- 3 Tbsp sliced almonds (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice, preferably fresh
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the non-fat plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors to your preference.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, diced cucumbers, sliced grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, diced Kalamata olives, and sliced almonds if using. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to evenly coat everything with the dressing, ensuring each bite is flavorful and well-mixed.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the Greek chicken salad over your choice of bread, rolls, croissants, wraps, or in pita pockets for a delicious and satisfying sandwich. Enjoy immediately or chill for a cold, refreshing meal.
Notes
- For best results, cook and chill the chicken ahead of time to help it dice easily and keep the salad cool.
- Sliced almonds are optional but add a nice crunch and texture contrast.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like oregano for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- This salad is versatile and can be served as a wrap or over a green bed of lettuce if you prefer a low-carb option.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
