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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe with Fresh Herbs

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A light, tangy, and creamy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups (450g) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (roasted or poached breast or thighs)
  • 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup (60g) finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts or sliced almonds, or 1/4 cup halved seedless grapes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping cooked chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups).
  2. Finely dice celery, mince red onion (if using), and finely chop dill, parsley, and chives. Mince the garlic clove.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil (if using), minced garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and chopped herbs to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until evenly coated, avoiding over-mixing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. If desired, stir in optional add-ins such as chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, or halved seedless grapes.
  7. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld (optional but recommended).

Notes

Use good quality Greek yogurt like Fage or Chobani for best texture. Fresh herbs are key for vibrant flavor; if using dried herbs, use one-third the amount and add lemon zest. Avoid overmixing to keep chicken tender. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Leftover roasted or poached chicken works best. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days. Not recommended to freeze.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 1.5
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, healthy chicken salad, fresh herbs, easy lunch, meal prep, low carb, gluten free

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