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Fresh Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and crunchy celery. Perfect for light meals, picnics, or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • ¾ cup (180g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
  • 2–3 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: If not cooked, poach or roast about 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 12 oz). To poach, place chicken in a saucepan, cover with water, simmer gently for 15 minutes until cooked through. Let cool, then shred or dice.
  2. Chop the veggies and herbs: Finely dice celery stalks and red onion. Chop fresh dill leaves, avoiding woody stems.
  3. Mix the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine all ingredients: Add shredded chicken, chopped celery, onion, and dill to the dressing. Gently fold together with a spatula or spoon, keeping chicken pieces intact.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning: Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Notes

Use cold ingredients to maintain texture and prevent watery salad. Gently fold ingredients to keep chicken pieces intact. Fresh dill is key for flavor. Salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing due to yogurt texture changes. Substitute coconut yogurt for dairy-free version and cucumber or jicama for celery if desired.

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Keywords: Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, dill chicken salad, celery chicken salad, quick chicken salad, light lunch, low-carb chicken salad

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