Healthier Rotisserie Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
151 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Healthier Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Description
The recipe combines shredded rotisserie chicken with a dressing made primarily of plain Greek or whole yogurt and some real mayonnaise for creaminess. Finely chopped small onion, red bell pepper, celery, and green onion introduce crunch and subtle sweetness. Seasonings include garlic powder, ground mustard, kosher salt, granulated sugar, dried dill weed, and freshly ground black pepper to complement the savory protein.
The salad is gently folded to keep the chicken moist and textured without becoming mushy. After mixing, it is chilled until ready to serve. It's versatile for sandwiches, served with crackers, or over greens as a nutritious meal component.
Adjusting the mayo quantity and selecting whole or lowfat yogurt can alter richness while maintaining flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days, enabling easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 7 cups chicken shredded rotisserie
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt Greek is great, whole
- ½ cup mayonnaise real
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 1 bell pepper finely chopped, small red
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
- 1 TB lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp dried dill weed
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Gently fold with rubber spatula until all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover and chill in fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or in a sandwich. It's also delicious over a green salad, if you're looking to cut down on carbs. Keeps well when covered and chilled for several days.
Notes
- Use a mix of plain whole Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for balanced creaminess and flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor melding and texture.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or over greens to vary the meal.
- Substitute lowfat yogurt if preferred, though whole mayo is recommended for richer taste.
- Salad keeps well covered and chilled for several days, making it good for leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 8% |
| Fat | 12.4g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 10.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 420.9mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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