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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

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A creamy, tangy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, featuring crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and fresh dill. Perfect for quick meal prep and healthy lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded or diced rotisserie chicken (or poached/baked chicken breast)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: sliced almonds or chopped walnuts, chopped green apple, dash of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. If not using rotisserie chicken, poach or bake 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces) until fully cooked. Let cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice celery and red onion. Halve the grapes. Chop fresh dill.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, onion, and dill to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Fold gently with a spatula to coat ingredients evenly without squishing grapes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Add optional nuts or spices if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and salad firm up slightly before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix to keep grapes intact. Use room temperature ingredients for better flavor melding. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add grapes fresh on serving day to avoid mushiness. Can substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt for a dairy-free version.

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