This Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad uses cottage cheese as the base for creaminess and extra protein. It’s filled with classic Mediterranean produce with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh dill. Make this for a high protein lunch in about 10 minutes.
Why You’ll Love Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Mediterranean food reminds me of spring and summer with the fresh flavors. This Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad is the perfect summer lunch that’s easy to prepare and high in protein.
There are just a few ingredients that need chopping and then you mix everything together and lunch is ready. Each serving provides 30 grams of protein. Enjoy Mediterranean Chicken Salad with pita bread and cucumber slices or add to an arugula salad.
Ingredients
- Chicken: the main protein source. You can cook your own or use rotisserie or canned chicken. I always stock up on canned chicken from Costco to have a quick protein on hand.
- Cottage cheese: adds creaminess along with protein and calcium. When everything is mixed together, the cottage cheese is pretty light. So, if you aren’t a fan of cottage cheese, then I think you will still enjoy this recipe.
- Cucumber: provides vitamin K and fiber while adding a crunch.
- Cherry tomatoes: rich in antioxidants and a classic of Mediterranean dishes.
- Red onion: rich in antioxidants. Adds a sweet and spicy crunch.
- Kalamata olives: provides healthy fats.
- Fresh dill: popular Mediterranean herb that is refreshing and citrus-like.
How to Make Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients.
Stir to combine. Serve with pita bread and cucumber slices, or add on top of arugula.
Tips
- Enjoy Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad with pita bread and sliced cucumbers, or add on top of an arugula salad. Whole wheat pita bread is a great way to add fiber.
- Add more vegetables and flavors that you like! Bell pepper, crumbled feta, and lemon juice would be great additions.
Try These Meal Prep Recipes Next:
- Green Goddess Chicken Salad
- Healthy Curry Chicken Salad
- Healthy Fall Chicken Salad
- Greek Lentil Salad
- Baked Greek Salmon
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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup cottage cheese, low fat
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Stir to combine. Serve with pita bread and cucumber slices, or add on top of arugula.
Notes
- Enjoy Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad with pita bread and sliced cucumbers, or add on top of an arugula salad. Whole wheat pita bread is a great way to add fiber.
- Add more vegetables and flavors that you like! Bell pepper, crumbled feta, and lemon juice would be great additions.
