Dinner

Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad Recipe

ByAndria Russo November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Introduction

This Easy High Protein Feta Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Creamy, tangy, and packed with protein, it’s as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it on its own, in wraps, or with crackers for a tasty boost.

A bowl filled with creamy chicken salad sits in the center on a white marbled surface. The salad has roughly three main layers visible: the base consists of shredded white chicken mixed with creamy white dressing, interspersed with bright green celery slices, thin slices of red onion adding a touch of purple, pale yellow banana pepper rings, and small bits of red pepper. Fresh green dill sprigs are scattered on top, adding color and texture. A wooden spoon rests inside the bowl on the left side. To the top right, a small white bowl contains extra pale yellow banana pepper slices, and to the left, a white plate holds roughly crumbled white feta or cheese. A piece of brown cracker with seeds peeks from the right side. The background is a clean white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup red onion, diced
⅓ cup pepperoncini, chopped
⅓ cup roasted red peppers (jarred, marinated), chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp pepperoncini juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
6 oz crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, chopped pepperoncini, and roasted red peppers.
Step 2: Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, hot honey, and pepperoncini juice. Stir well to blend all the ingredients thoroughly.
Step 3: Mix in the fresh dill, oregano, garlic powder, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Step 4: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese to preserve its texture.
Step 5: Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy alone, with crackers, in a wrap, or stuffed into pita bread.

Tips & Variations

For a Mediterranean twist, try swapping pepperoncini and roasted red peppers with sun-dried tomatoes or kalamata olives.
Use all mayonnaise and dairy-free feta to make this salad dairy-free.
To lighten it up, skip the mayonnaise and double the Greek yogurt instead.
Serve over romaine or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
This salad also works wonderfully layered in jar salads with baby arugula or other fresh veggies.

Storage

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Before serving, give it a gentle stir. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change.

How to Serve

A large beige bowl filled with a creamy chicken salad made of shredded white chicken pieces mixed with light green celery slices, pale yellow pepper rings, small red pieces, and white creamy dressing, garnished with small green dill sprigs on top. A wooden spoon rests inside the bowl on the left side. To the top left, there is a white plate with chunks of white cheese, and to the top right, a small white bowl filled with sliced yellow pepper rings. Next to the bowl, on the right side, is a square, oat-covered cracker. All items are placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken for this salad?

Yes, rotisserie chicken is a convenient and tasty option that works perfectly in this recipe.

Is it possible to make this salad ahead of time?

Absolutely. Making it a few hours or even a day ahead enhances the flavor as the ingredients meld. Just keep it refrigerated in an airtight container.