Low Fat Chunky Chicken Salad
Light, flavorful, and packed with protein, this Low Fat Chunky Chicken Salad is a deliciously healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, and a hint of red onion, it’s tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing of non-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice—perfectly seasoned with honey, salt, and black pepper. Optional almonds add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley brightens the dish with herbaceous notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this guilt-free, low-calorie chicken salad is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a refreshing snack. Serve it over a bed of greens, on whole-grain bread, or enjoy it straight from the bowl for a wholesome, satisfying bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Almonds (optional)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery stalks, red onion, and parsley, then add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
If using almonds, chop them roughly and sprinkle them into the salad for added crunch.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 1865 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 128.7 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
