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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe with Crunchy Walnuts

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A light, refreshing chicken salad made with Greek yogurt and crunchy toasted walnuts, perfect for summer meals and packed lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups).
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Chop the celery, green onions, and fresh dill.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. Add the chicken, celery, green onions, and dill to the dressing. Fold gently to coat evenly without breaking up the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle in the toasted walnuts and mix briefly to keep them crunchy.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use cold chicken to prevent yogurt dressing from separating. Toast walnuts gently to avoid bitterness. Fold salad gently to maintain texture. Adjust seasoning after chilling. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Add diced apples or grapes for sweetness. Store salad in airtight container up to 3 days; add walnuts fresh before serving for crunch.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, healthy chicken salad, walnuts, summer recipe, low-fat chicken salad, easy chicken salad

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