This lightened up Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad will have you wondering why you ever needed to add mayo. It’s filled with awesome texture – crunchy almonds and celery, chewy dried cranberries, and sweet apples and grapes. Creamy, filling, healthy and perfect for sandwiches throughout the week.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Shredded or Cubed Cooked Chicken – this is the perfect use for leftover chicken or even a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – Full fat, 2% or nonfat works!
- Grapes
- Dried Cranberries
- Celery
- Apple
- Slivered or Sliced Almonds
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions:
How should it be served?
- On a Sandwich or Wrap
- With Crackers
- With Romaine or Butter Lettuce as Lettuce Wraps
- Even on its own!
How long do the leftovers last?
This salad keeps very well in the fridge. I love mixing up a batch for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.
I don’t usually like Greek Yogurt, can I use Mayo?
While you certainly can use mayo to make this more like a traditional chicken salad, I find that the Greek Yogurt works as a perfect healthy swap in this recipe. It has the same creamy and thick consistency but with a slight tang that goes so well in the salad.
Does this recipe double well?
Yes! I often double or even triple this recipe when I want to feed a crowd! No changes need to be made to the recipe steps other than using a bigger bowl.
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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This lightened up Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad will have you wondering why you ever needed to add mayo. It’s filled with awesome texture – crunchy almonds and celery, chewy dried cranberries, and sweet apples and grapes. Creamy, filling, healthy and perfect for sandwiches throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup small diced apple
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients. Slice and dice the salad mix-ins and either cube or shred the cooked chicken.
- Mix the Salad. In a large bowl toss all ingredients together. Adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve cold as a sandwich with bread or with lettuce as lettuce wraps.
Notes
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: By Hand
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad