This chicken salad combines fresh veggies, protein-packed chicken, and bold Greek flavors–all in one bowl! It makes for a quick, easy, and TASTY meal. There is a reason this Greek yogurt chicken salad with the tastiest dressing is one of my go-to’s for lunch and meal prep!

Lighter, Brighter, and Oh-So-Delicious: My Go-To Light Greek Chicken Salad

Okay, friends, let’s talk about lunch. Specifically, my ideal lunch. Something that’s packed with protein, bursting with flavor, and won’t leave me feeling like I need a nap afterward. Enter: my Light Greek Chicken Salad. This isn’t your mayo-drenched, heavy chicken salad of yesteryear. This is a fresh, vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired take that’s light on calories but big on taste.

I’m a huge fan of Greek flavors. The combination of briny olives, tangy feta, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs just gets me every time. And pairing that with lean chicken breast? Pure genius. This salad is the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying, and it’s so easy to customize to your liking.

What you’ll need for this Chicken Greek Yogurt Salad:

Full amounts listed at the bottom!

For the salad:

• Cucumber: go with English if you can, as there are less seeds…but any variety will work!
• Red onion
• Olives: I prefer Kalamata olives in this recipe, but any kind of olive works.
• Artichoke hearts
• Pepperoncini
• Feta cheese
• Cooked chicken: roasted, grilled, shredded, rotisserie, etc.

For the sauce/dressing:

• Greek yogurt
• Lemon
• Olive oil
• Spices

How to make this Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

1. Start by making the dressing! In a large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices.
2. Now get chopping! Chop your cucumber, onion, artichoke hearts, and pepperoncini, and slice the olives. Add to the dressing bowl.
3. Add in the crumbled feta and chicken (make sure it is chopped or shredded).
4. Give it a good toss and you are good to go!

Watch: How to make Mediterranean Healthy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

Chicken Greek Salad Recipe Variations

• Add additional veggies! Spinach, tomatoes, peppers…the sky is the limit. Just make it your own!
• Add in drained/rinsed chickpeas!
• Swap out the feta for goat cheese if you prefer.
• Add additional herbs, like fresh parsley, mint, dill, etc.

Tips

This salad is perfect for meal prepping – it actually gets better as the flavors meld together!

How to serve

• Make it a meal: serve with (or over) rice or lemon roasted potatoes, or stuff it in a pita pocket!
• Low carb: serve it in lettuce cups or over spinach for a low carb/veggie packed option.
• AS IS: 9 times out of 10, I eat this salad plain Jane as is, straight from the bowl!

How to store

Store in a sealed food storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Cooked chicken should only be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator; if the chicken you use for your salad is 1-2 days old, adjust the storage time accordingly.

I don’t recommend freezing this chicken salad–the greek yogurt takes on a funny texture when thawed!

This Light Greek Chicken Salad is one of my go-to’s for lunch for a reason…it’s healthy, it’s delicious, and it’s SO easy to make. Give it a try and let me know what you think! I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. And if you make it, snap a pic and tag me – I’d love to see your creations!

Chicken Greek Salad Recipe

• 5.3 oz Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1/2 tsp EACH oregano, rosemary, dill, and garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion , chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
• 2 TB chopped peppercini
• 1/4 cup olives, sliced (I use kalamata, but any kind of olive works)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 oz cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

1. Make the dressing: in a large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, dill, and garlic powder.
2. Dice the cucumber, chop the onion, artichoke hearts, and pepperoncini, and slice the olives. Add to the dressing bowl.
3. Add in the crumbled feta and the chopped or shredded chicken.
4. Give it a good toss and serve.