This is not your grandma’s chicken salad--- it’s better. Here’s why:
It’s healthy! Traditional chicken salad uses mayonnaise, which although delicious, can add up to a lot of fat and calories. Mayonnaise carries 200 calories, 22 grams of fat, and only 2 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. This salad uses Greek yogurt- a healthier swap with the same creamy deliciousness- at a fraction of the calories. For the same amount of plain non-fat Greek yogurt, it’s 20 calories, 0 fat, and 8 grams of protein. High protein and low-fat? Yes, please!
It’s tangy! Greek yogurt offers that unique tangy flavor that compliments the profile of the salad. You know you’re salivating just thinking about that yogurty zing paired with tart apples, sweet grapes, earthy nuts, and salty chicken… you can’t go wrong.
It’s trendy! Mayonnaise chicken salad is so 1960s… Using non-fat plain Greek yogurt puts a trendy, modern spin on this timeless favorite. Serve the salad in a new-age way by sandwiching it between a unique toasted bread, mini bagels, a flatbread, or colorful assortment of whole-grain crackers. So fun that even grandma will approve!
| AuthorAmanda Boswell- Missouri State |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 5 1-cup servings | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time |
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This is not your grandma’s chicken salad--- it’s better. Here’s why:
It’s healthy! Traditional chicken salad uses mayonnaise, which although delicious, can add up to a lot of fat and calories. Mayonnaise carries 200 calories, 22 grams of fat, and only 2 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. This salad uses Greek yogurt- a healthier swap with the same creamy deliciousness- at a fraction of the calories. For the same amount of plain non-fat Greek yogurt, it’s 20 calories, 0 fat, and 8 grams of protein. High protein and low-fat? Yes, please!
It’s tangy! Greek yogurt offers that unique tangy flavor that compliments the profile of the salad. You know you’re salivating just thinking about that yogurty zing paired with tart apples, sweet grapes, earthy nuts, and salty chicken… you can’t go wrong.
It’s trendy! Mayonnaise chicken salad is so 1960s… Using non-fat plain Greek yogurt puts a trendy, modern spin on this timeless favorite. Serve the salad in a new-age way by sandwiching it between a unique toasted bread, mini bagels, a flatbread, or colorful assortment of whole-grain crackers. So fun that even grandma will approve!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup green apple chopped
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt non-fat
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Servings: 1-cup servings
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Instructions
- Put all chopped ingredients into a large storage container or mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix dressing ingredients (yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon, dill, salt and pepper).
- Gently combine dressing and salad ingredients until coated.
- Serve as sandwiches, in flatbread, on mini bagels, or with crackers.
- Store in fridge up to 6 days.