Yogurt Chicken Salad
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Yogurt Chicken Salad
Description
The Yogurt Chicken Salad features diced chicken breast blended with a dressing made from plain whole milk yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. The addition of finely chopped green apple and celery adds crisp freshness to the creamy, tangy mixture. Chopped green onions contribute a mild onion flavor and extra texture. This combination results in a salad that is both creamy and crisp with bright, herbaceous notes.
Preparation involves mixing the dressing ingredients first, then folding in the chicken and vegetables to coat evenly. The salad is best served chilled, either spooned into butter lettuce cups for a low-carb option or spread on whole wheat bread for a sandwich. This makes it suitable for casual lunches or light dinners.
For best results, make the salad at least an hour in advance to allow the flavors to develop and meld together. It can be stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Ingredients
- ½ cup yogurt Stonyfield Whole Milk Plain
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups chicken breast diced
- ½ cup green apple finely chopped
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onion finely chopped, both light and dark green parts
- 8 butter lettuce for serving, or 8 slices of; cups for lettuce
- 8 whole wheat bread for serving, or 8 slices of; cups for lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, dill, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Fold in the diced chicken, apple, celery, and green onions. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, scoop a ¼ - ½ cup of the chicken salad into the center of a lettuce cup or spread on top of a slice of bread.
Notes
- Prepare this chicken apple salad at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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