Protein-packed Mediterranean salad combining juicy chicken, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and briny olives.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables & Herbs
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Cheese & Olives
07 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and halved Kalamata olives.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp texture or refrigerate for 20 minutes for a chilled salad.
