Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: 1/2 cup grapes or apples, chopped for sweetness
– Optional: 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped for crunch
Instructions
Making Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is easy if you follow these steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: If you haven’t done so already, boil or grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred or dice it.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the celery, red onion, and parsley finely to ensure they mix evenly.
3. Mix the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well-combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, chopped vegetables, and optional ingredients (grapes or apples and nuts) to the bowl with the yogurt mixture.
5. Mix Thoroughly: Stir everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the yogurt dressing.
6. Chill (optional): For enhanced flavors, cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
8. Serve: Spoon the salad onto a plate or into a bowl and enjoy!
These simple yet effective steps will have you enjoying Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g