The Best Chicken Salad

Light, Healthy & Delicious! 🥗🍋

My Favorite Lunch Prep! Looking for a healthy, protein-packed, and flavor-loaded meal? This Easy & Creamy Chicken Salad is a lighter take on the classic, made with non-fat Greek yogurt for extra creaminess without the extra calories. Packed with crunchy celery, roasted nuts, and a hint of lemon zest, it’s refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep!

Plus, using rotisserie chicken and a KitchenAid mixer hack makes prep effortless!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Salad

✔ Light & Healthy – Made with non-fat Greek yogurt for a high-protein, lower-calorie option.✔ Creamy & Crunchy – A perfect balance of textures and flavors.✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in minutes, especially with pre-cooked chicken!✔ Meal Prep Friendly – Stays fresh in the fridge for days!

The Recipe: Light & Creamy Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt (+ extra if needed)

• ¼ cup mayo (adds a little richness!)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tsp honey

• ¾ tsp kosher salt

• ¾ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

• 2 ½ cups cooked chicken, cubed, diced, or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)

• 1 cup finely diced celery (for that perfect crunch!)

• 1 cup roasted cashew or walnut halves & pieces (optional)

• Sliced Red Grapes (so delicious but optional because they do not last as well)

• Zest of 1 whole lemon + juice

📌 Need more creaminess? Add an extra ½ cup of Greek yogurt if the chicken is dry!

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Dressing

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.

2. Stir in lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, bright flavor.

   
   

   📌 Pro Tip: Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings before adding the chicken!

Step 2: Shred & Mix (KitchenAid Hack!)

3. Place cooked chicken into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

4. Pour in the dressing and turn the mixer to low speed for about 30 seconds, letting it gently shred and mix everything together.

5. Add celery, nuts and or grapes.

📌 Time-Saving Hack: The KitchenAid does all the work—shredding the chicken and evenly mixing the dressing in one step! No forks needed! I like to even just add all the ingirdents into the bowl and then letting the KitchenAid do all the work.

Step 3: Add the Crunch!

5. Stir in celery and nuts last to keep them fresh and crunchy.

6. If the salad seems too thick, add an extra scoop of Greek yogurt to loosen it up.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving, ~½ Cup):

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	~230
Protein	40g
Carbs	8g
Fat	11g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	4g

📌 Want to lower the fat? Reduce or omit the mayo and add extra Greek yogurt!

How to Serve This Chicken Salad

This healthy chicken salad is incredibly versatile! Here are some delicious ways to enjoy it:

🥪 In a sandwich – Serve on whole wheat bread, croissants, or toast.🌯 In a wrap or pita – Roll it in a tortilla or homemade Sourdough Pita for an easy lunch.🥗 Over greens – Spoon over spinach, romaine, or arugula for a fresh salad.🫓 With crackers or veggies – Enjoy as a high-protein dip!

📌 Pro Tip: Sprinkle extra nuts or a few dried cranberries for a sweet-savory contrast!

Why This Chicken Salad is a Must-Try!

This light, creamy, and flavor-packed chicken salad is a healthy twist on the classic! With non-fat Greek yogurt, lemon zest, roasted nuts, and a touch of honey, it’s a satisfying, high-protein meal you’ll love.

If you make this, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your delicious creations!

Happy cooking! 

💙Lauren

The Weeknight Homemaker