Description
This refreshing Chicken Salad is light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner! Packed with lean protein, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing, it’s a satisfying meal on its own or in a sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup red grapes, halved (optional)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the ingredients: Stir in the chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, and almonds (if using). Mix everything until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of dressing or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, and serve the salad chilled. Enjoy it on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use all Greek yogurt and skip the mayo.
- Feel free to add extras like avocado, cucumbers, or hard-boiled eggs for more texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming cooked chicken is ready)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg