Description
This high protein chicken salad is a refreshing and healthy dish combining tender cooked chicken breast with crunchy celery, sharp red onion, and walnuts, all bound together with creamy Greek yogurt and zesty lemon juice. It’s perfect as a light lunch or nutritious snack and can be easily prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cook the chicken breast by boiling, grilling, or baking until fully cooked through. Once cooled, dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop vegetables: Finely dice the celery and red onion into small pieces to add texture and flavor.
- Combine main ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the diced chicken, celery, red onion, walnuts, and chopped dill.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a creamy dressing.
- Mix and chill: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or dried dill according to availability and preference.
- For a lower fat option, substitute Greek yogurt with a light or fat-free version.
- This salad can be served on its own, over greens, or as a sandwich filling.
- Chilling the salad helps the flavors develop and makes it more refreshing.
- You can add other nuts or seeds for different textures and flavors.
