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healthy chicken salad with greek yogurt recipe

A light and refreshing chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat or low-fat
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. If not using rotisserie chicken, cook chicken breasts in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken once cooled.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, diced bell pepper, and shredded carrots.
  2. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Add chopped dill and parsley.
Toss and Serve
  1. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Great for meal prep!