Protein-Packed Garlicky Feta Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Protein-Packed Garlicky Feta Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups broccoli florets and stems, finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
For the Garlicky Feta Dressing
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Prepare the broccoli by finely chopping the florets and stems into small, rice-like pieces. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dice the pre-cooked chicken breast into small, uniform 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the broccoli.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Dice the red onion. Place the diced onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 5 minutes to mellow its flavor, then drain thoroughly. Add the drained red onion to the large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
To roast the garlic, place the peeled garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish or wrap them loosely in aluminum foil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Once roasted, carefully transfer the garlic cloves (and any residual oil from the dish) to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the garlicky feta dressing over the chopped broccoli, chicken, and red onion in the large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or large spoon, mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad is also excellent for meal prepping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Protein-Packed Garlicky Feta Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups broccoli florets and stems, finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
For the Garlicky Feta Dressing
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the broccoli by finely chopping the florets and stems into small, rice-like pieces. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dice the pre-cooked chicken breast into small, uniform 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the broccoli.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Dice the red onion. Place the diced onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 5 minutes to mellow its flavor, then drain thoroughly. Add the drained red onion to the large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
To roast the garlic, place the peeled garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish or wrap them loosely in aluminum foil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Once roasted, carefully transfer the garlic cloves (and any residual oil from the dish) to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the garlicky feta dressing over the chopped broccoli, chicken, and red onion in the large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or large spoon, mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad is also excellent for meal prepping.
⏱️ 1 min