Description
A refreshing high-protein chicken salad using Greek yogurt as a mayo-free base, complemented by sweet grape, crisp apple, and toasted pecans for layers of flavor. A guilt-free twist on classic chicken salad, perfect for warm weather and meal prepping.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat or full-fat)
1 medium green apple, diced
½ cup red or green grapes, halved
¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup diced celery
1 tablespoon honey (or substitute with ½ tsp maple syrup)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Chop the green apple and celery into small, even pieces
Toss halved grapes with pecans in a separate bowl to combine
In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and pepper to create the dressing
Add shredded chicken to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat
Fold in the apple-celery mixture and pecans until evenly distributed
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Cherry tomatoes or avocado can be added for extra freshness
May substitute pistachios for pecans if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Serve with whole grain bread or a green salad for a complete meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 45mg