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High Protein Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken: Chop or shred the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the vegetables: Finely chop the celery and slice the green onions. Chop the parsley if using.
  3. Make the dressing: Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder to a small bowl.
  4. Season the dressing: Add salt and black pepper and stir until smooth.
  5. Combine the main ingredients: Place the chicken, celery, green onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
  6. Add the dressing: Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken.
  7. Mix gently: Stir until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated while keeping some texture.
  8. Taste and adjust: Add more lemon juice, mustard, salt, or pepper if needed.
  9. Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
  10. Serve: Stir and serve over greens, in lettuce cups, or with bread.