Description
A light, refreshing, and high-protein chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy mayo. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe combines shredded rotisserie chicken with sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and a tangy dressing for a quick and healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 450g)
- 1 cup plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1 small Granny Smith apple, diced
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken using two forks or your hands into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Wash and dry the grapes, then halve them. Finely dice the celery and red onion. If using red onion, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain.
- Add the grapes, celery, and onion to the bowl with the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together with a large spoon or spatula until evenly coated. Avoid stirring vigorously to prevent mashing the grapes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
If your Greek yogurt is runny, strain it through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve for 15 minutes before using to prevent a watery salad. Toast nuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes if adding them for extra flavor. This salad does not freeze well as the yogurt separates and grapes become mushy; store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken salad, greek yogurt, meal prep, high protein, healthy lunch, rotisserie chicken, grapes, celery, quick dinner, low carb