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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

Healthy Chicken Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad made with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, and light mayo for a creamy texture. Tossed with celery, grapes, almonds, and fresh herbs, it's a low-calorie, high-protein option perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling the salad 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken preferably rotisserie
  • 1-2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Grapes halved
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise light
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large Bowl – For mixing all the ingredients.
  • Knife – For chopping veggies like celery, red onion, and parsley.
  • Cutting Board – For chopping and preparing ingredients.
  • Measuring Spoons – To measure ingredients like Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and sea salt.
  • Shredding Tool (optional) – For shredding the chicken.
  • Whisk – For mixing the dressing (Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard).
  • Airtight Container – For storing leftovers in the fridge.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse 1/2 cup grapes with water and soak them in a mixture of baking soda and sea salt for 5 minutes. Chop 1-2 stalks celery, 1/4 cup red onion, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Shred 2 cups shredded chicken.
  2. Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (light), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and the prepared veggies, chicken, and 1/4 cup sliced almonds. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to let the flavors combine. Serve in lettuce wraps, on toast, or with crackers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.