Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Dijon
A cold shredded chicken salad dressed with plain Greek yogurt, Dijon, and lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Healthy
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, chilled chicken, shredded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice is recommended.
- salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Remove any skin and bones from cooked, chilled chicken, then shred and measure 2 cups. Finely dice the celery and red onion and measure 1/4 cup of each.
In a large bowl, stir together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until evenly blended.
Add the chicken, celery, and red onion, then fold until the dressing coats the chicken evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide into 4 portions and serve cold, or cover and refrigerate at 40°F or below until serving. Keep bread, crackers, or greens separate until you assemble the meal.
- Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below; use within 3–4 days of cooking the chicken.
- Pack the salad separately from bread or crackers.
Keyword Easy Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, Meal Prep Chicken Salad, Quick Lunch