Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad
This Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad is so delicious, and it’s a perfect option when you need a low-carb idea for using leftover chicken!
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This Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad is a low-carb salad idea that popped into my mind when I had one of those packs of rotisserie chicken meat in the fridge, and when I tested this recipe with Jake and Kara we absolutely loved the flavors. And I was lucky enough to end up with some of the leftovers, and when they were still delicious when the salad had been in the fridge for a few days, I realized this was a perfect Weekend Food Prep recipe too! If you’re someone who takes a lunch to work, I bet you’d love to pull this tasty salad out of the office fridge.
But the reason I’m sharing this recipe when we’re heading into a week of Fourth of July festivities is because I think chicken salads like this one are absolutely perfect when you need something to take to a pot-luck where you know there’ll be a lot of tempting foods. For a long time now the ever-popular Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro has been one of my go-to party dishes. And when fresh basil is available Low-Carb Chicken Salad with Basil and Parmesan is another chicken salad option that I make for parties. But this Low-Carb Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad has some of my absolute favorite summer salad ingredients like Feta cheese, Greek Peperoncini, and Kalamata olives, so I’m guessing this might be the new chicken salad I’ll be making for parties all summer long!
For more ideas for salad with leftover chicken, check out Low-Carb and Keto Recipes for Leftover Turkey or Chicken.
How to Make Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad:
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- Cut the stems off the Greek Peperoncini (affiliate link) and let drain. I use kitchen shears (affiliate link) which makes it easy and not messy, or if you can find Sliced Peperoncini Peppers (affiliate link) that makes it even easier!
- If you don’t have leftover cooked chicken, cook 4 chicken breasts for about 15 minutes in barely-simmering water with a little chicken flavor base, then let chicken cool and shred apart. If you have pre-cooked chicken from Costco or rotisserie chicken, just cut into pieces about 1 inch square.
- Whisk together mayo, lemon juice, and a little Greek Seasoning (affiliate link) to make the dressing.
- Once the Peperoncini have drained, use your finger to pull out the seeds, then cut into strips with the kitchen shears.
- Cut the Feta cheese into cubes, cut Kalamata olives in half, and slice green onions on the diagonal.
- Put chunks of chicken into a salad bowl and toss with desired amount of dressing.
- Then mix in the sliced Peperoncini, Kalamata olives, and sliced green onion. Add the Feta cheese and gently stir to combine.
- Season salad to taste with a little fresh-ground black pepper.
- This salad can be made ahead and chilled or served right away.
- The salad will keep in the fridge for several days and is delicious to pull out for a tasty low-carb lunch later in the week!
More Chicken Salads for Summer:
Chicken Salad with Mustard, Hearts of Palm, and Olives ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Caramelized Onion Paleo Chicken Salad ~ Wonky Wonderful
Baby Arugula Salad with Chicken, Mozzarella, and Tomatoes ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt ~ Aggie’s Kitchen
Shredded Chicken Salad with Green Olives, Celery, and Green Onion ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Healthy Basil Chicken Salad with Walnuts ~ Family Food on the Table
Weekend Food Prep:
This recipe has been added to a new category called Weekend Food Prep to help you find recipes you can prep or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!
Anyone who likes chicken, Peperoncini, Kalamata Olives, and Feta Cheese will love this Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad, and this is great for lunch or dinner! You can cook 4 chicken breasts if you don't have leftover chicken; that will slightly increase the cooking time. I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice for this recipe. This recipe was created by Kalyn from an idea that popped into her head and tested with Jake and Kara. Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
Dressing Ingredients:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 460Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1077mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 39g
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad is a good option for any low-glycemic or low-carb diet, including any phase of the original South Beach Diet. South Beach followers might want to use light mayo and a bit less cheese to cut down on the fat.
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12 Comments on “Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad”
By using rotesserie chicken, you’re adding even way more sodium to a dish which already has a huge amount of sodium for a “small” serving. I’m half Greek, and we don’t put every salty ingredient we can think of into one dish. Moderation is the key to a tasty dish.
Such a rude comment.
I said “4 cups chopped cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken.” So it is the choice of the person to cook their own chicken or use rotisserie chicken. And of course, if the recipe doesn’t appeal to you YOU DON’T HAVE TO MAKE IT.
I am obsessed with Greek flavors. I had leftover chicken from making bone broth and stumbled upon this recipe. It would never have occured to me to combine these in chicken salad. It tastes amazing! Will make again soon for sure! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Mary; so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Kalyn, I just came across this and I have to tell you it looks amazing! I love pepperoncinis!
Thank you for the link love too! xo
Thanks Aggie; My pleasure. This has turned into one of my favorites already!
Made it tonight and it is delicious! Couldn’t find the Greek seasoning so had to sub with a garlic and herb Mrs Dash. Still tasted amazing. Thanks!
That sounds like a good substitute Jean; so glad you enjoyed it!
I am a HUGE Greek Salad fan and this sounds wonderful! However, I am not a Kalamata olive fan. Should I just leave them out or should I substitute? I do like black olives.
Black olives will be great, hope you enjoy the salad!
A great combination of assertive flavors should make this a stand-out on a buffet table!
Thanks Lydia! I loved all the flavors in this.