Description
Greek twist meets classic comfort in this creamy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad, blending tangy yogurt with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Refreshing herbs and zesty seasonings create a light, protein-packed meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (cups) chicken breast, shredded or chopped (rotisserie)
- ½ (cup) Greek yogurt, plain (whole or low-fat)
- ½ (cup) red grapes (halved) or apple (diced)
- ½ (cup) celery (diced)
- ¼ (cup) red onion (chopped, optional)
- 2 (tbsps) parsley or dill (chopped, optional)
- 1 (tbsp) lemon juice
- 1 (tsp) Dijon mustard
- ½ (tsp) garlic powder
- ¼ (tsp) salt
- ¼ (tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Salad Assembly: Gently fold shredded chicken, diced celery, chopped onion, sliced grapes (or diced apple), and fresh herbs into the yogurt mixture, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the tangy dressing.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to enhance the overall flavor profile. For a more harmonious taste, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld together.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the chicken salad by nestling it atop crisp toast, tucking it into soft pita pockets, wrapping it in crisp lettuce leaves, or enjoying it directly from the bowl as a refreshing and protein-packed meal.
Notes
- Choose full-fat Greek yogurt for richer, creamier texture and better binding of ingredients.
- Use pre-cooked, cooled chicken and shred or dice into uniform bite-sized pieces for even coating and easy eating.
- Chop herbs just before mixing to maintain maximum flavor and prevent wilting.
- Let salad rest in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and ingredients to marinate thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg