Skinny Chicken Salad
Light, creamy, and full of fresh flavors, this Skinny Chicken Salad is the ultimate guilt-free meal! Made with tender shredded chicken breast, crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and a tangy dressing of nonfat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe is perfectly balanced for those seeking a healthier twist on a classic favorite. With no mayo in sight, it’s low-calorie, protein-packed, and comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for quick lunches or meal prep. Serve it over crisp mixed greens, spoon it into lettuce wraps, or enjoy it straight from the bowl—this versatile salad satisfies every craving while keeping it light! Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy chicken salad recipe, high-protein lunch ideas, or an easy meal prep solution.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 stalks Celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately over mixed greens or lettuce, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1998 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 159.4 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*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.
