Salads

Blackened Chicken Salad With Feta Cheese

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021 by Azilde Elizabeth

Blackened Chicken Salad with Feta Cheese. Doesn’t that sound mouth watering? I’ve been trying different seasonings, lately. Whether I mix the seasonings myself or buy in store. Chicken can get pretty boring if you make it the same way every time. Which is why I enjoy shopping and making new seasoning combinations. The best part is, you can honestly find so many different seasonings in store. Lately, I have been obsessed with blackened seasoning and tequila lime seasoning. They look like they were made in Whole Foods, per the packaging. But I am sure they also sell them in the seasoning aisle, as well.

Variety of Foods

It is easy to get tired of eating the same thing for dinner. We can easily get in the same routine and eat the same foods. Especially when it comes to making salads. We typically think of salads made with greens, onions and tomatoes with the occasional cheese. There is nothing wrong with greens and chicken. I love chicken kabob salads! But variety is a must or you will get tired of the same greens. Think of a colorful salad, crunchy textures, sweet and salty and then there are seasonings! It’s all in the seasonings for the meat and seafoods.

Seasonings to Try

blackened seasonings
chili lime
tequila lime
Top 3 Seasoning/Marinades to Try (Thanksgiving Turkey)
Italian rub
lemon pepper
dry rubs or sauces!

What to Add to Salads

Salads go very well with cooked and raw vegetables. It gives it more texture and flavors!

Try adding:

greens – dark and light
raw vegetables
roasted vegetables
fresh fruit
nuts
cheese
olives
chicken
steak
seafood- shrimp, salmon, tilapia
crushed tortillas or strips
croutons
bacon
parmesan crisps
farro
rice
quinoa
bulgur
beans

How Much to Add

To make a salad filling with lots of variety and textures, I like to add between 5-8 different ingredients. For this blackened chicken salad with feta cheese I added 8 ingredients. I cooked the chicken, roasted the chickpeas and sauteed the spinach. The rest of the ingredients were raw or did not need cooking. You want to make sure you have protein to get full, even if your not adding meats. Substitute meat for fish, beans or tofu.