Healthy Chicken Salad (Greek Yogurt Dressing)
Servings: people or more
This Healthy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is creamy, light, and packed with protein. It’s a quick, balanced meal you can whip up in minutes using simple ingredients. Perfect for lunches, wraps, or meal prep, it delivers all the flavor of a classic chicken salad with a nutritious, Mediterranean-inspired twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken about 11 ounces — shredded without skin and bones by hand or with two forks
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped - sub red onion
- 1 rib celery diced
- 2 tablespoons pickles chopped — or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped — or dill
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste + black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 rib celery, 2 tablespoons pickles, 3 tablespoons parsley (all chopped), ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until creamy and smooth.
- Add the Chicken: Remove the skin and bones, then shred 2 cups rotisserie chicken by hand or with two forks. Add it to the bowl and mix until all the pieces are coated in the dressing. Taste and adjust with more lemon or pickles if you like.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your high protein chicken salad on bread, in wraps, on top of a microwaved sweet potato, or over greens for a fresh, balanced meal ready in minutes.
Notes
Substitutions
- Shredded Chicken → Substitute with leftover roasted chicken, poached chicken breast, turkey, grilled chicken, or baked thighs.
- Greek Yogurt → Swap with low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr for more protein and fewer saturated fats. Keeps the dressing creamy and light.
- Mayonnaise → Optional, but a couple of tablespoons make the dressing smoother and more indulgent without feeling heavy.
- Celery → Replace with diced cucumber, bell pepper, or apple for a sweet crunch.
- Parsley or Dill → Try basil, tarragon, or chives for a different fresh flavor.
- Green Onion → Substitute with finely chopped red onion or shallots for a sharper taste.
- Mustard → Use Dijon for tang or swap with yellow or grainy mustard for a milder flavor.
- Lemon Juice → Replace with lime juice or apple cider vinegar for a similar brightness.
- Pickles or Capers → Try chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean chicken salad twist.
- Optional Add-Ins → Add diced bell peppers, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for color, texture, and a healthy high protein meal feel.
