Description
Make this light and flavorful Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad for your meal prep. It’s a fresh alternative to traditional chicken salad, perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients gently until everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Portion into containers for your light lunch meal prep.
Notes
- You can substitute dill with fresh parsley for a different flavor profile.
- For added texture, stir in 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with crisp lettuce cups or whole-grain crackers.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for very fast preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American (with Greek influence)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg (varies with added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 5g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg