Description
This Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a light and flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad, using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a creamy, protein-packed dressing. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh celery, red onion, and optional crunchy nuts and sweet fruit, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or parsley or chives, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables & Add-ins
- ½ cup celery (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup bell pepper (diced, optional)
- ¼ cup grapes or apple (chopped, optional)
- ¼ cup walnuts or almonds (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: If starting with raw chicken, cook it thoroughly by boiling or baking until fully done. Once cooked, shred or cube the chicken. Alternatively, use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the celery, finely dice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper if using. Chop the fresh dill or substitute herbs like parsley or chives. Also, chop any optional add-ins such as grapes, apple, walnuts, or almonds.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to create a creamy dressing.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, diced celery, red onion, bell pepper, and any optional fruits or nuts to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated and all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve or Refrigerate: You can serve the chicken salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate it for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld and for convenient meal prep.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use low-fat Greek yogurt.
- Substitute fresh herbs according to your preference, such as parsley or chives.
- Optional add-ins like grapes, apples, walnuts, or almonds add texture and natural sweetness.
- This salad pairs well with whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken from raw)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
