Description
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a refreshing and healthy twist on the classic chicken salad. Combining tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and slivered almonds with a tangy Greek yogurt dressing infused with lemon juice and Italian seasoning, this salad is perfect for light lunches or a nutritious snack. Chilled for enhanced flavors, it offers a creamy yet lower-fat alternative to traditional mayo-based chicken salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 3 chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup grapes (quartered)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.7 oz Good Seasonings Italian Dressing Mix (1 packet)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Chicken and Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded or chopped chicken breasts, finely chopped celery, chopped green onions, quartered grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Italian dressing mix, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Salad and Chill: Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use non-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can substitute grapes with chopped apples or dried cranberries for a different sweet note.
- Use toasted slivered almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
- The salad can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, no mayo chicken salad, low fat chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe
