Healhty Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a light and flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad, offering a creamy texture and a tangy flavor with fewer calories.It combines shredded or cubed chicken with protein-rich Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables, and optional add-ins like grapes and nuts. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, meal-prepping, or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup celery diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup bell pepper diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill parsley, or chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grapes or apple chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup walnuts or almonds chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: If using raw chicken, cook it by boiling or baking until done. Shred or cube the cooked chicken. You can also use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the celery, red onion, and bell pepper. Chop the fresh herbs and any optional add-ins.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the chicken, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and any optional ingredients to the bowl with the yogurt mixture. Stir until the chicken is thoroughly coated, and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.