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The Ultimate Quick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo Shortcut)

A serving of creamy greek yogurt chicken salad mixed with celery and topped with red and green grapes.
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You need a light, high-protein lunch that comes together fast. This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for speed and swaps heavy mayonnaise for tangy Greek yogurt, giving you a creamy texture without the guilt. It is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for the shortcut)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% recommended for creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup seedless grapes, halved (optional, for sweetness and crunch)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. If you are not using pre-cooked chicken, cook and shred 2 chicken breasts. For the shortcut, shred the meat from one rotisserie chicken. Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
  3. Add the diced celery, minced red onion, halved grapes (if using), fresh dill, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the chicken.
  4. Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  5. Use a spatula or large spoon to fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated and creamy. Do not overmix.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
  8. Serve this high protein lunch idea on whole-grain bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.

Notes

  • For a gluten free chicken salad option, serve this spread over mixed greens or in large lettuce wraps instead of bread.
  • If you plan to meal prep chicken salad, keep the grapes separate until serving if you want to avoid them releasing too much moisture.
  • To make this recipe even faster, chop the celery and onion the night before.

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Find it online: https://kitchenslang.com/greek-yogurt-chicken-salad-recipe/