Low Sodium Classic Homemade Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Low Sodium Classic Homemade Chicken Salad, a heart-healthy twist on a beloved favorite. Packed with tender, diced chicken breast, crisp celery, tangy red onion, and the subtle crunch of sliced almonds, this recipe balances nutrition and flavor in every bite. A creamy blend of plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice creates a luscious dressing that’s lower in sodium yet rich in taste. The addition of fresh dill and juicy halved grapes adds a refreshing herbal note and natural sweetness that makes this dish irresistibly vibrant. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served atop a bed of greens for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup Grapes, halved
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and finely chop the celery stalks and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
Add the freshly chopped dill and ground black pepper to the yogurt-mayo mixture and stir until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
Fold in the sliced almonds and halved grapes, mixing gently to incorporate them without crushing the grapes.
Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken salad chilled, either as a sandwich filling or on a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 130.4 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*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.
