Description
A light and fresh chicken salad that’s quick to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons light or regular mayo
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup cucumber or bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley, a small handful chopped
Instructions
- Cook the chicken if you do not have leftovers, using poached or baked chicken breast for best results.
- Let the chicken cool slightly, then chop or shred it.
- Chop your crunchy add-ins like celery, cucumber, or bell pepper.
- Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl to avoid pockets of mayo or mustard.
- Combine everything in a bowl, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve with preferred accompaniments such as lettuce, toast, or crackers.
Notes
This salad can be customized with various ingredients and is forgiving to substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy recipe, meal prep