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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

Delicious Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe for Quick Meals

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe for a refreshing, high-protein meal option with fresh ingredients and creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended.
  • 1 to 2 stalks Celery Chop finely.
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Chop finely.
  • 1 cup Grapes Quartered.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chop finely.
  • 0.33 cup Walnuts Optional.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Nonfat recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh garlic if preferred.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
  1. Start by shredding about 2 cups of cooked chicken, or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for ease. While shredding, chop 1 to 2 celery stalks, half a red onion, and a handful of fresh parsley. Slice a cup of grapes into quarters.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and the juice of one lemon. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, a sprinkle of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Carefully add the chopped chicken, celery, red onion, quartered grapes, chopped parsley, and 1/3 cup of walnuts (if using) into the dressing bowl. Gently fold the mixture together until well combined.
  4. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or yogurt as desired until perfectly balanced.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Present in a lovely bowl and garnish with extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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