Description
Healthy Chicken Salad is an ideal dish for those seeking a nutritious, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare. This refreshing salad features tender chicken mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nutty sliced almonds for a delightful twist. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed in wraps, on crackers, or atop a bed of greens. With its vibrant flavors and textures, Healthy Chicken Salad is not only quick to make but also an excellent choice for meal prep. Enjoy it chilled and indulge in a satisfying dish that keeps calories low while maximizing protein intake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and parsley.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg