Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)
Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing create this light, flavorful dish ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin and bones removed
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole or low fat
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing & Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Add-Ins
14 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine shredded rotisserie chicken, diced celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in almonds and cranberries or grapes if using, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
06 - Serve over a bed of mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or alongside whole grain crackers.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt creates this incredible creaminess without any heavy guilt afterwards
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
- The salad actually tastes better after sitting overnight, so do not stress about making it last minute
- Red onion can overpower everything if you do not dice it finely enough
03 -
- Buy your rotisserie chicken from a place you trust because the seasoning really comes through
- Pat the shredded chicken gently with paper towels if it seems too moist, which helps the dressing cling better