Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
A light, creamy, and protein-packed chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Perfect for a healthy lunch or quick meal prep option.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended.
- Add the shredded chicken, red onion, celery, and any optional add-ins like nuts or fruits.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve in a sandwich, wrap, on a salad, or with crackers.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust yogurt quantity to your preferred creaminess.
- Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, protein lunch, no mayo chicken salad