Greek Chicken Salad
Greek Chicken Salad is kicked up with spicy peperoncini peppers, and it’s a delicious low-carb salad to make with leftover chicken! And everyone who likes Greek flavors like Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, and spicy Greek peperoncini is going to love this chicken salad recipe!
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This Greek Chicken Salad is a salad idea that popped into my mind when I had one of those big packs of cut-up rotisserie chicken meat from Costco in the fridge, and when I tested the recipe we loved the flavors and thought this was perfect for a salad meal to make any time you have leftover chicken. And this is definitely a perfect chicken salad for anyone who likes Greek flavors, and especially the Greek peperoncini peppers I love so much!
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. And chicken salads like this one are also perfect when you need something to take to a summer pot-luck where you know there’ll be a lot of tempting foods. If you like these ingredients, I hope you give this Greek Chicken Salad a try!
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken
- Greek Peperoncini Peppers (affiliate link) or Sliced Peperoncini Peppers (affiliate link)
- Kalamata olives (affiliate link)
- green onion
- Feta Cheese
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- mayo
- fresh-squeezed lemon juice; I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice
- Greek Seasoning (affiliate link)
What gives this salad the Greek flavors?
This tasty salad is loaded with Greek flavors from Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, Greek Seasoning, lemon, and of course the Greek Peperoncini Peppers that add a spicy touch. If some of those ingredients aren’t a winner at your house, you can still make a tasty salad with different olives or another type of cheese.
How low in carbs is this Greek Chicken Salad?
Not only is this salad loaded with amazing Greek flavors, but it only has 4 net carbs per serving and 39 grams of protein!
What if you’re not a fan of spicy Peperoncini peppers?
If the spicy peppers used in this salad are not your thing, this Greek Chicken Salad will definitely still be delicious without them!
Is it spelled Peperoncini or Pepperoncini?
I love the type of spicy picked Greek peppers that are used in this salad! And the ones I buy most often at the grocery store are labeled Peperoncini Peppers. But sometimes I buy the sliced peppers at Costco in a big jar, and those are spelled Pepperoncini. And I do notice that in various places online (even google) you can find it spelled both ways, so take your choice on that.
How do you cut up Peperoncini Peppers?
- These days I always try to buy Sliced Peperoncini Peppers (affiliate link); those are the bomb for making a salad like this.
- When I have to cut up my own Peperoncini, I use kitchen shears to cut off the stem end, putting them in the sink to drain as I do it.
- Then I use my finger to scrape out the seeds and cut the peppers into strips with the kitchen shears.
- Trust me, this is the easiest way to remove the seeds and cut up the peppers!
How to make Greek 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 Greek Chicken Salad will keep in the fridge for several days and it’s delicious to pull out for a tasty low-carb lunch later in the week!
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Greek Chicken Salad
Anyone who likes chicken, Peperoncini, Kalamata Olives, and Feta Cheese will love this Greek Chicken Salad that's loaded with great flavors, and this is great for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes (see notes)
- 1 cup sliced Greek Peperoncini Peppers
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, cut in half
- 1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onion
- 4 oz. Feta Cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice (see notes)
- 1 tsp. Greek Seasoning (or slightly more)
Instructions
- Cut the stems off the Greek Peperoncini (affiliate link) and let them drain well in a colander. 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 the pre-cooked chicken from Costco that I used or a 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, then taste to see if you want a little more Greek Seasoning.
- When the Peperoncini have drained well, use your finger to pull out the seeds inside each one, 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 (you might want a little less dressing if you prefer your salad on the drier side.)
- 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 will keep in the fridge for several days and is delicious for a no-heat lunch to take to work!
Notes
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
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 460Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 154mgSodium 1077mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 39g
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.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Greek Chicken Salad is a good option for any low-carb diet, including Keto and it can work for 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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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This Greek Chicken Salad recipe was posted in 2018. It was last updated with more information in 2025.
17 Comments on “Greek Chicken Salad”
THIS SALAD is positively yummy. As long as you remove any pepperoncini seeds, it has a lovely warmth. Great balance of flavors!
So glad you are enjoying it!
I’m hosting our 12 person book group next week and I’ve been struggling to find a good recipe, as our Central Oregon weather will finally be turning warm. This looks like a winner!! Should I serve mini naan breads, or pitas?. I’d like to add quartered cucumber pieces as well, to plump up the salad. Any other “sides” suggestions or enhancements you can think of? Thanks so much!
I would serve this with low-carb pita bread, but any type of bread would work if you don’t care so much about the carbs. I would be careful about adding too many cucumbers, as that might make the salad watery. I hope you enjoy!
Made this today, with chicken breasts cooked in the instant pot. LOVED it. It is going into lunch meal prep rotation!
So glad you liked it!
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.