Description
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a light and refreshing twist on the classic, made creamy with protein-rich Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It’s tangy, wholesome, and versatile—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup grapes or 1 apple, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the chicken, celery, onion, and any optional grapes, apple, or herbs.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve chilled in sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.Add walnuts, almonds, or dried cranberries for extra crunch and sweetness.Swap chicken with canned tuna for a variation.Make it dairy-free by substituting with plant-based yogurt.Best enjoyed cold; avoid freezing as the yogurt will separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
