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Linda S. Smith

Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

A refreshing, mayo-free chicken salad that combines Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, crisp celery, apples, and walnuts for a vibrant meal option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded Use warm chicken for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Full-fat or 2% can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Adds tang and depth of flavor.
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery For crunch.
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion Can substitute with green onions.
  • 1/4 cup diced apples Choose crisp varieties like Honeycrisp.
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Optional for added crunch.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season as preferred.
  • Lettuce leaves for serving Optional for a low-carb option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred the cooked rotisserie chicken into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard to the chicken and mix.
  3. Fold in chopped celery, chopped red onion, diced apples, and optional chopped walnuts.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Serve spooned onto fresh lettuce leaves or between slices of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Keep leftover chicken salad in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days. Do not freeze, as the texture will be affected.

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