Here’s a Healthy Chicken Salad recipe—light, flavorful, and packed with protein and veggies, perfect for a guilt-free lunch or dinner.
🥗 Healthy Chicken Salad
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (grilled or roasted)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (instead of mayonnaise)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro)
Steps
- Prep the Ingredients
- Dice chicken and vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine
- Toss chicken and vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve in a sandwich, wrap, lettuce cups, or on a bed of greens.
Tips
- Add crunch: chopped apples, grapes, or toasted almonds.
- Spice it up: a pinch of paprika, cayenne, or a dash of hot sauce.
- For extra fiber, serve with whole-grain bread or wraps.
If you want, I can give a few creative healthy twists, like avocado chicken salad, Mediterranean-style chicken salad, or curry chicken salad with Greek yogurt.
Do you want me to do that?
