PrintHealthy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt and Grapes
A simple and delicious chicken salad recipe perfect for meal prep. This version uses Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative to mayonnaise, with sweet grapes and crunchy nuts for added flavor and texture. Enjoy it in sandwiches or lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, halved grapes, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped nuts, and chopped parsley.
- Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for meal prep.
Notes
- For a curry flavor, add 1 teaspoon of curry powder.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for pre-cooked chicken.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Serve in whole wheat bread, on a bed of lettuce, or in lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg