Description
A quick and nutritious high-protein chicken salad made with creamy Greek yogurt, tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (about 12 oz)
- 3/4 cup grapes, quartered
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping or shredding the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, pecans, and parsley. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve chilled on toast, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or on its own.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Add extra yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Great for meal prep and stays fresh for several days.
- Mix in dried fruits or apples for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
