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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Sophia Turner
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup celery, diced
– 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (optional)
– 1/2 cup apple, diced
– 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped (optional)
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
– Mixed greens or lettuce, for serving


Instructions

Creating your Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Chicken: If you haven’t done so already, cook chicken breast by boiling, grilling, or roasting for flavor and tenderness.
2. Shred Chicken: Once cooled, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
3. Mix Greek Yogurt: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced celery, halved grapes, diced apple, and chopped walnuts or almonds (if using).
5. Combine: Gently fold in the shredded chicken, ensuring everything is well coated with the yogurt mixture.
6. Taste Test: Adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
7. Chill (Optional): For deeper flavors, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Serve: Spoon the salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce to elevate your presentation.
9. Garnish: Top the salad with freshly chopped parsley if desired for an extra pop of color and flavor.

These steps will ensure you create a salad filled with delightful flavors and textures, perfect for any meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 30g