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Healthy Chicken Salad

This healthy chicken salad recipe is light, fresh, and packed with protein. It combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing for a nutritious meal that's perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lounch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup diced cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, cucumber, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  4. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  7. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, on whole grain bread, with crackers, or over a bed of mixed greens.

Notes

  • Use plain Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt for a thicker, creamier dressing that won't become watery.
  • Let the cooked chicken cool completely before mixing it with the dressing to maintain the best texture.
  • Chill the salad before serving to give the dressing time to absorb into the chicken and enhance the flavor.
  • For extra crunch and nutrition, add diced bell peppers, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, or shredded carrots just before serving.
  • This salad is ideal for meal prep and keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving if any liquid separates naturally.