Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Salad Chicken & Spinach Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing 4.4 (12) 11 Reviews The creamy feta dressing steals the show in this protein-rich salad, which 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. We prefer the slightly sharper flavor of sheep’s-milk feta, but 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 Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More 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 Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts This nutritious salad offers a rich, creamy feta dressing that enhances its flavor.Chicken provides protein, while spinach adds fiber and vitamins.Fresh dill adds a burst of flavor and provides antioxidant benefits. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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. EatingWell.com, January 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 414 Calories 18g Fat 28g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 2 1/3 cups salad & 1/4 cup dressing Calories 414 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 9g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 36g 71% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 89mg 30% Vitamin A 268µg Vitamin C 53mg 59% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 4mg 26% Folate 213µg Vitamin K 195µg Sodium 627mg 27% Calcium 292mg 22% Iron 4mg 24% Magnesium 123mg 29% Potassium 893mg 19% Zinc 3mg 30% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.