Healthy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables, and herbs, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast You can poach, bake, or use leftover chicken.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Use plain Greek yogurt for best flavor.
- 1 cup diced cucumbers Choose firm cucumbers for crunch.
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes For sweetness and color.
- ¼ cup diced red onion Can adjust according to taste.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Adds brightness to the salad.
- Salt and pepper to taste Season to preference.
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish Optional, but recommended for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- If you haven’t already, cook and shred your chicken breast.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice over the salad mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and give everything a good mix until well combined.
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the salad into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, prepare ahead and refrigerate. You can add diced apples or grapes for sweetness or nuts for crunch.