Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

Yogurt chicken salad recipe served in a bowl by a person

Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

Whether you serve it as a sandwich, for meal prep, in a jar, or just by itself, this healthy and easy to make Greek Yogurt chicken salad is perfect for any time of the year. Made with rotisserie chicken, apples, grapes, celery, and sliced almonds, it is guaranteed to please everyone in your family.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 351kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

For The Dressing:

1 cup Greek Yogurt
2 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh dill optional or parsley

For The Salad:

3 cups cooked chicken cut into small cubes
3 scallions thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion chopped
2 stalks of celery sliced
½ cup cubed apples
½ cup red grapes halved if they are large
⅓ cup sliced almonds preferably roasted

Optional Add-ins:

1 small avocado cubed
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced radishes
3 tablespoons chives with flowers if they are in season

Instructions

To make the dressing: Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add in the fresh dill, if using. Set it aside.
To make the salad: Place chicken, scallions, red onion, celery, apples, grapes, and almond into a bowl. If you are adding the additional toppings feel free to do that now.
Drizzle it with the dressing. Give it a gentle toss. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
Serve.

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Notes

A Note on the Calorie Information Below: The nutrition values listed below do not include any of the additional toppings listed in the recipe.
What if I want to cook my own chicken? You can also roast 2 or 3 split chicken breasts and use them in this salad. If you need a foolproof recipe, be sure to try my Oven-Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast recipe.
How Long Does Chicken Salad Last In The Fridge? It should last in the fridge for 3-5 days if stored properly in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Chicken Salad? Is It Safe?This is an interesting challenge and one I am still testing out in my kitchen. I have read a number of articles that say you can freeze chicken salad and still keep its integrity. However, after doing some research and actually freezing some in my own freezer, I know that Greek yogurt has the tendency to separate in the freezer. Plus, there is the added risk of bacteria build-up if kept out on the counter for longer than 2 hours. Therefore, in my opinion, I think it’s best to enjoy this chicken salad the week it is made.

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