Healthy Chicken Salad

A creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 portions

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 195

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced; rotisserie chicken works great
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat recommended for best texture
0.25 cup celery finely diced
0.25 cup red onion finely diced; soak in cold water 5 minutes to mellow sharpness
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed preferred
1 tsp Dijon mustard
0.25 tsp salt or to taste
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
0.25 cup chopped walnuts or red grapes optional

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
whisk
cutting board
Chef's knife

Method

Place the cooked shredded or diced chicken into a large mixing bowl. Add the diced celery, drained red onion, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until every piece of chicken is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or grapes with a few gentle strokes.
Taste the finished salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly.
Serve on toasted whole grain bread, in a wrap, in butter lettuce cups, or on its own.

Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt and fresh herbs for best results. The salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day. If the salad thickens after chilling, stir in a small splash of lemon juice to loosen before serving.