Description
Enjoy a creamy and zesty chicken salad with Greek yogurt, perfect for meal prep or light dinners. This healthy dish is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil water in a pot, add seasoned chicken breasts, and cook for 15-20 minutes until no longer pink.
- Shred the chicken: Cool slightly and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and herbs to the dressing. Mix gently.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg