Greek Chicken Salad
Juggling work and family calls for fast, nutritious meals. So I prepare this satisfying salad frequently, particularly when garden-fresh cucumbers and parsley are abundant.8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1-1/4 cups cubed Swiss or crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Salt to taste
- Lettuce leaves or pita bread
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cucumbers, cheese, olives and
- parsley. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic,
- oregano, lemon peel and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss
- lightly until coated. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve on
- lettuce leaves or in pita bread. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 413 calories, 33 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 355 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon