Description
Enjoy a healthier, creamy chicken salad without the mayo! This recipe uses Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, delicious twist on a classic, perfect for a light lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined and the chicken is coated evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of curry powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Serve on lettuce wraps, whole-wheat bread, or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg