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Chicken salad served in lettuce cups with grapes and almonds on top.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a healthier twist on the classic. Made with shredded chicken, crisp veggies, sweet grapes, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it's a refreshing, protein-rich meal perfect for lunch or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 0.5 cup grapes, halved
  • 0.5 cup chopped celery
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped salted almonds
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp fine sea salt

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or large spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Chicken: Ensure your chicken is cooked, cooled, and shredded. Use forks or a stand mixer to create bite-sized shreds.
  2. Chop All Vegetables and Fruits: Halve the grapes, chop the celery, and dice the red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients: Portion out the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped almonds, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine All Ingredients in a Bowl: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, yogurt, almonds, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix Thoroughly Until Well Combined: Toss with a spoon or spatula until evenly coated and well mixed.
  6. Taste and Adjust Seasoning as Needed: Sample and add more salt, pepper, or mustard to your preference.
  7. Chill Salad for Best Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
  8. Serve as Desired: Enjoy on greens, in a sandwich or wrap, with crackers, or straight from the bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Swap grapes with diced apples or dried cranberries for variation. Almonds can be replaced by walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds. Use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt for a dairy-free version. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds extra sweetness if desired. Poached, rotisserie, or grilled chicken works great just make sure it's cooled before shredding.

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