Classic Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

Creamy • High-Protein • Easy

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Serves: 3–4

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp red onion, minced

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ins: grapes, apple, nuts, herbs

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add chicken, celery, and onion to a bowl.

2. In another bowl, mix yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

3. Combine dressing with chicken mixture.

4. Chill 10 minutes before serving.

⭐ Tips

• Chop chicken finely for best texture

• Chill before serving for better flavor

• Use rotisserie chicken for speed

🔄 Variations

• Classic: Use mayo instead of yogurt

• Mediterranean: Add olives & feta

• Spicy: Add sriracha

• Low-Carb: Serve in lettuce cups

🧮 WW Points (Approx.)

• With Greek yogurt: 1–2 WW points per serving

• With mayo: 5–6 WW points per serving