Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Printable)
Tangy Greek yogurt chicken salad with crisp veggies, herbs and optional nuts or grapes — ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (about 2 large breasts)
→ Dressing
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables and Mix-ins
09 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or walnuts (optional)
14 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the cooked chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley or dill, and optional nuts and grapes to the bowl with the dressing.
03 - Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing, taking care not to crush the vegetables or overwork the chicken.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
06 - Serve cold on its own, over a bed of fresh greens, in lettuce cups for a low-carb option, or as a sandwich filling on whole grain bread.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt makes every bite luxuriously creamy without weighing you down like traditional mayo based versions.
- It comes together in under thirty minutes and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
02 -
- Do not skip the chill time because the dressing needs those minutes to soak into the chicken and the flavors truly transform.
- Drain excess liquid from the yogurt before mixing if your brand is particularly watery, otherwise the salad gets soupy fast.
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken is the smartest shortcut you will ever use here, and the darker meat bits actually add more flavor than plain breast alone.
- Let the salad sit overnight if you can manage the wait, because the next day version is always the best one.