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Healthy Chicken Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad

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A creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh grapes, and crunchy almonds for a perfect healthy lunch.

  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 1/2 Cups Chicken (cooked and shredded)
3 Stalks Celery (chopped)
1/2 Red Onion (finely chopped)
1 Cup Grapes (cleaned and chopped)
1/4 Cup Parsley (chopped)
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds
3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse grapes with water, then soak them in a bowl with water, baking soda, and sea salt for 5 minutes to remove film. Rinse and dry.
  2. Chop and shred the pre-cooked chicken and set aside.
  3. Finely chop the celery, red onion, and parsley.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onions, grapes, and parsley.
  5. Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, sliced almonds, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve immediately with crackers or store in an airtight container for later.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
  • Ensure you use plain Greek yogurt, not vanilla or flavored.
  • Author: Oliver Hayes
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook / Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg