Description
Enjoy a refreshing chicken salad with Greek yogurt, packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for light lunches or summer picnics!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: nuts or seeds for added crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool before shredding.
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
- Dice celery and red onion. Chop fresh herbs.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the dressing and veggies.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled, optionally over a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg