Description
This Creamy Lemon Chicken Salad is fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced with tender chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and vibrant lemon juice. It’s light yet satisfying and ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or healthy meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Place shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Add celery, red onion, parsley, and dill.
- Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture.
- Mix gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in toasted almonds if using.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Add grapes for a sweet twist. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving to refresh the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg