Ingredients

2 cups canned chicken (or rotisserie chicken)

1 medium cucumber (diced into 1/4-inch pieces, seeds removed)

1 cup feta cheese (crumbled; goat cheese can be substituted)

1/2 cup olives (chopped, variety of choice)

1/4 cup red onion (finely minced)

1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s recommended for texture)

1/2 cup Greek yogurt (Fage Total 5% for richness)

2 tablespoons lemon juice (add to taste)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (fresh garlic can be used)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Greek seasoning (premade mix or a blend of oregano and thyme)

2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped; parsley can substitute)

4 lettuce leaves (for wrapping)

1 box keto-friendly crackers

1 cup veggie sticks (carrot or bell pepper)

Instructions

Step 1: Dice the cucumber into small 1/4-inch pieces, removing the seeds. Finely mince the red onion and chop the fresh dill. Crumble the feta cheese and chop the olives.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and Greek seasoning. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.

Step 3: Drain the canned chicken well and gently fold it into the dressing mixture.

Step 4: Fold in the diced cucumber, minced red onion, crumbled feta, chopped olives, and fresh dill until everything is evenly combined.

Step 5: Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6: Serve the salad chilled in a bowl or use the lettuce leaves to make wraps. Enjoy with keto-friendly crackers or fresh veggie sticks.

Tips & Variations

For extra freshness, add chopped tomatoes or cucumbers just before serving to avoid sogginess.

Substitute feta with goat cheese if you prefer a creamier texture and tangier flavor.

Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder for a more robust garlic taste.

Try different olives like Kalamata or green olives to vary the flavor profile.

For a lower-fat option, swap mayonnaise for more Greek yogurt or use light mayo.

FAQs

Can I use fresh chicken instead of canned or rotisserie chicken?

Yes, cooked and shredded fresh chicken works perfectly. Just make sure it’s cooled before mixing into the salad to keep the texture light and fresh.

Can this salad be made vegan or vegetarian?

You can make a vegetarian version by omitting the chicken and adding chickpeas or cooked lentils for protein. Use a dairy-free yogurt and vegan mayo to make it vegan friendly.