Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
A refreshing chicken salad with Greek yogurt, herbs, and veggies—perfect for a light lunch or wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (or thighs) shredded or chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0 % or 2% fat for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or any mustard type you have at home).
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- ½ fresh onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- mint a few leaves
- lettuce or mixed greens
- ¼ cup green apples (or grapes, or peaches) chopped (optional, for sweetness)
- ¼ cup walnuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano to taste
- 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss in the fresh mixed greens.
- In a different bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lime juice and zest, oregano, and paprika
- Add the chopped celery, onion, mint and parsley. Mix to combine evenly.
- And the apples (or other fruit you're using) and combine the chicken, Stir until the chicken is well coated.
- Season with more dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve as a salad, use it in a sandwich, or wrap it in a tortilla.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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