Quick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Mayo-Free)

Name: Quick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Mayo-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% recommended for creaminess); 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced; 1/4 cup red or green grapes, halved; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Make this high protein chicken salad using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangy, and satisfying lunch filling. It is quick to assemble, especially when using rotisserie chicken.

10 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Add the celery, red onion, and grapes to the chicken.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture.
Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
Stir in the salt, pepper, and fresh parsley, if using.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve this healthy chicken salad on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 240 calories
Sugar Content: 6
Sodium Content: 350
Fat Content: 7
Saturated Fat Content: 3
Unsaturated Fat Content: 4
Trans Fat Content: 0
Carbohydrate Content: 10
Fiber Content: 1
Protein Content: 34
Cholesterol Content: 95