Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Printable Page)

A light, protein-packed chicken dish with Greek yogurt, fresh veggies, and herbs in crunchy lettuce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

→ Lettuce Wraps

13 - 8 large leaves butter lettuce or romaine, washed and dried

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts, optional
15 - Extra fresh herbs for garnish, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, and cucumber.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Add fresh herbs and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Spoon the chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf, folding leaves to form wraps.
05 - Top with sliced almonds or extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 31 grams per serving, perfect for post-workout meals or keeping you satisfied throughout the day
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable to various dietary preferences
  • Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal cooking required
  • Fresh, crunchy vegetables and sweet grapes provide texture and natural sweetness
  • Greek yogurt dressing is lighter than mayo but still incredibly creamy
  • Perfect for meal prep—the chicken salad keeps well for several days
02 -
  • Use whole milk Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture—the extra fat makes a noticeable difference
  • Taste and adjust the dressing before mixing with chicken; you may want more lemon juice or honey depending on your yogurt's tanginess
  • Pat lettuce leaves completely dry after washing to prevent a watery salad
  • Chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld
  • Keep a few extra lettuce leaves on hand in case some tear during assembly
  • Double the recipe—this chicken salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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