Description
A healthy and protein-packed chicken salad made with tender cooked chicken breast, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast to the bowl.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated with the yogurt dressing and the vegetables are well distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes