Healthy Chicken Salad
Healthy Chicken Salad that skips the heavy mayo and uses creamy Greek yogurt instead. It’s perfect for meal prep, wraps, or serving over greens!
⌚ Total time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time (if cooking chicken): 15 minutes
- Servings: 3–4
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (grilled, poached, or rotisserie)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or use 50/50 with light mayo)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
½ cup celery, finely chopped
⅓ cup red apple or grapes, chopped (optional for sweetness)
¼ cup red onion or green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
Notes & Tips:
No Greek yogurt: Use mashed avocado or light sour cream.
Add crunch: Cucumber, bell pepper, or pickles are great mix-ins.
Serving ideas: Lettuce wraps, whole grain bread, stuffed in pitas, or over quinoa.
Meal prep tip: Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.
Instructions:
1. Prep Chicken: If not using pre-cooked, poach or grill chicken until fully cooked. Let cool and dice or shred.
2. Make Dressing: In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mustard, vinegar/lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine: Add chicken, celery, apple/grapes, onion, herbs, and nuts. Mix until evenly coated.
4. Chill: Optional — chill 15 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~220 kcal
Protein: 28g
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 3g
Sodium: ~250mg
❓ frequently asked questions
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes — use mashed avocado or a dairy-free yogurt like almond or coconut-based.
Q: What kind of chicken works best?
A: Grilled, poached, or leftover rotisserie chicken all work well — just avoid heavily seasoned or sauced chicken.
Q: Can I freeze this?
A: Not recommended — yogurt-based salads tend to separate and become watery when thawed.
Q: How long will it keep?
A: 3–4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
