Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad

This Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad is my go-to summer lunch or dinner obsession! When it's hot outside and you need something fast, fresh, and don't feel like cooking, this 15-minute salad comes together so easily. Even my kids love this healthy meal! It has 24 grams of protein, and the flavors and textures work perfectly together for the ultimate refreshing and hearty summer salad. Every bite is so good!

Course Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine American, Greek

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 429kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Salad Bowl

Ingredients

Salad

3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
1 1/2 cups cubed cucumber
2 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or sliced almonds

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, cucumber, and chicken in a large salad bowl (or divide into individual bowls).
Add in the freshly chopped basil, feta cheese, and chopped walnuts.
Shake the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!

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Notes

Serve this right away while everything is fresh and chilled for best texture and flavor.
Storing salad components separately allows a longer fridge life of up to 3 days. If stored together it is best consumed within 1 day.

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