Healthy Chicken Salad
A delicious and easy-to-make Healthy Chicken Salad with nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt, avocado, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a light dinner!
Equipment
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
- Two forks (for shredding)
- Airtight container (for storage)
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded; chicken breast or thighs
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt Adds protein and creaminess
- 1/2 Avocado Adds healthy fats and creaminess
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (or substitute) Use less for a lighter salad
- 1/4 cup Celery Finely chopped for crunch
- 1/4 cup Red Onions Finely diced for flavor
- 1/4 cup Apples Diced; adds crunch and sweetness
- 1/4 cup Grapes Sliced; adds a fresh, juicy taste
- 1/4 cup Walnuts or Pecans Adds healthy fats and crunch
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice Prevents avocado from browning
- To taste Salt Enhances flavors
- To taste Pepper Adds a little zing
- 1/2 tsp Paprika For a smoky taste
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder For a savory punch
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder For a subtle sweetness
- 1 tsp Dill Fresh, slightly sweet flavor
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (or avocado substitute), and lemon juice.
- Add the chopped celery, red onions, apples, grapes, and walnuts. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep texture.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve on whole-wheat bread, as a wrap, or in lettuce cups. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, try adding sunflower seeds. Use rotisserie chicken for a quick meal!