Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes Chicken & Spinach Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing 4.0 (7) 7 Reviews The creamy feta dressing steals the show in this protein-rich salad that makes a perfect lunch or quick and easy dinner. While you can buy feta cheese already crumbled, we like crumbling our own fresh from the block for this salad. While we prefer the slightly sharper flavor of sheep’s-milk feta, cow’s-milk feta works just as well. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 22, 2024 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Ingredients Creamy Feta Dressing 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Salad 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on an angle 1 cup sliced bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip) Directions Prepare dressing: Combine feta, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a mini food processor; process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Stir in dill. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Prepare salad: Divide spinach, chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, peppers and almonds among 4 plates. Drizzle each with 1/4 cup dressing before serving. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Tip For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast sliced nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. To make ahead Refrigerate dressing (Step 1) in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Nutrition Information Serving Size: about 2 1/3 cups salad & 1/4 cup dressingCalories 378, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 77mg, Carbohydrates 25g, Total Sugars 6g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 31g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 659mg, Potassium 559mg EatingWell.com, January 2024 Rate It Print