Description
This Greek yogurt chicken salad is a healthier twist on the classic, made with shredded chicken, crisp veggies, sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. It’s light, protein-packed, and perfect for lunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped salted almonds
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey for added sweetness
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, almonds, Dijon mustard, parsley, pepper, and sea salt to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated in the yogurt dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or add more yogurt if you prefer a creamier consistency.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- Can be served over greens, in sandwiches, or lettuce wraps.
- Stir before serving if any separation occurs after refrigeration.
- Swap parsley with dill or almonds with pecans for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
