Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken mixed with creamy yogurt, fresh herbs, and crisp veggies wrapped in leafy greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

→ Lettuce Wraps

13 - 8 large leaves butter lettuce or romaine, washed and dried

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - Extra fresh herbs for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, and cucumber.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, add fresh herbs, and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Spoon the chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf and fold to form wraps.
05 - Garnish with sliced almonds or extra herbs if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can have lunch ready faster than you'd think possible.
  • The Greek yogurt base keeps everything creamy without the heaviness of mayo, so you actually feel energized after eating it.
  • You get to customize every bite with different lettuce leaves, making it feel less like a meal and more like an interactive experience.
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce leaves completely after washing, wet lettuce makes everything soggy and ruins the whole textural experience you're going for.
  • If you make this more than an hour ahead, the celery releases water and softens, so assemble right before serving or keep the salad and wraps completely separate.
03 -
  • If your Greek yogurt seems too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice to get the right consistency without losing flavor.
  • Toast your almonds or walnuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them, it brings out their flavor and makes them less forgettable.
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