Description
A delicious and healthy high-protein chicken salad made with tender cooked chicken breast and creamy Greek yogurt, perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the dressing.
Add the cooked chicken breast, chopped celery, red onion, and sliced almonds to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes