Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Print)

Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and Greek yogurt dressing combine for a fresh, hearty, healthy lunch.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Additions & Serving

13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
14 - Lettuce leaves, for serving
15 - Whole-grain bread, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, diced red onion, halved grapes, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - If using, gently fold in the sliced almonds or chopped walnuts.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to achieve desired flavor.
06 - Serve the Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad chilled. It can be presented on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves, as a filling for sandwiches, or alongside whole-grain crackers.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Packs 28g of protein per serving without heavy mayo
  • Versatile enough for sandwiches wraps or lettuce cups
  • Stays fresh in the refrigerator for quick meals throughout the week
02 -
  • Significantly lower in calories than traditional mayo-based chicken salads
  • Perfect for meal prep stays fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator
  • Easily customizable with seasonal fruits and vegetables
  • Contains probiotics from Greek yogurt for gut health benefits
03 -
  • For the juiciest chicken poach breasts in broth rather than water and allow them to cool completely in the cooking liquid before shredding or dicing.
  • To prevent a watery salad salt the diced celery and let it sit in a colander for 10 minutes then pat dry before adding to the mix. This draws out excess moisture that would otherwise dilute your dressing.
  • For maximum flavor development prepare this salad at least 2 hours before serving to allow the ingredients to marry and the dressing to penetrate the chicken.

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