Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe
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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe features cooked, cubed chicken blended with fresh vegetables and fruits such as apples and grapes, providing sweetness and crunch. The dressing is made with Greek yogurt mixed with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optionally dill, lending a creamy and zesty flavor without traditional mayonnaise. The salad’s texture comes from crisp celery, nuts, and tender cooked chicken, creating contrast in every bite. The method involves tossing the ingredients gently with the dressing, highlighting fresh and straightforward preparation. This chicken salad is versatile enough to be served on its own or in sandwiches and pairs well with light sides.
The notes mention that the chicken can be homemade by roasting bone-in chicken breasts, and that the salad should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Freezing is not recommended due to yogurt separation and food safety concerns, so it’s best enjoyed fresh within the week it’s made. The nutrition information excludes optional add-ins, so those can be adjusted to taste or dietary preferences.
Ingredients
For The Dressing:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup dill optional or parsley, chopped, fresh
For The Salad:
- 3 cups chicken cut into small cubes, cooked
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- 2 celery sliced, stalks
- ½ cup apple cubed
- ½ cup red grape halved if they are large
- ⅓ cup almonds preferably roasted, sliced
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 avocado cubed, small
- ½ cup cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ cup radish thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons chives with flowers if they are in season
Instructions
- To make the dressing: Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add in the fresh dill, if using. Set it aside.
- To make the salad: Place chicken, scallions, red onion, celery, apples, grapes, and almond into a bowl. If you are adding the additional toppings feel free to do that now.
- Drizzle it with the dressing. Give it a gentle toss. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
- Serve.
Notes
- Roast bone-in chicken breasts as an alternative to pre-cooked chicken for this salad.
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing is not recommended because Greek yogurt dressing may separate and food safety risks increase after prolonged temperatures above refrigeration.
- Optional ingredients can be added to customize texture and flavor according to preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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