Description
Creamy Greek yogurt chicken salad delights with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, blending tender chicken and zesty herbs. Protein-packed and refreshing, this dish offers a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave for lunch or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (0.5 kg)
Fruits and Nuts:
- 1/4 cup grapes, halved (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped (60 ml)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (15 ml)
Instructions
- Whisk together creamy Greek yogurt, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Incorporate diced cooked chicken, crisp chopped celery, sharp red onion, sweet halved grapes, and crunchy chopped nuts into the yogurt mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients to ensure even coating, allowing the flavors to meld and complement each other.
- Sample the salad and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor integration and serve chilled as a versatile protein-packed dish – perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salad topping, or enjoyed independently.
Notes
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-packed version of classic chicken salad with fewer calories and more nutritional benefits.
- Customize the texture by adjusting the chopping size of chicken and vegetables, creating a chunkier or smoother consistency based on personal preference.
- Experiment with alternative protein sources like rotisserie chicken, grilled tofu, or canned chicken for quick and convenient meal prep variations.
- Make it gluten-free by serving in lettuce wraps, over a bed of mixed greens, or with gluten-free crackers instead of traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg