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Healthy Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe for Weight Loss

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A fresh and protein-rich chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, featuring juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted almonds. Perfect for quick, nutritious meals that support weight loss without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved (seedless)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. If starting with raw chicken breasts, poach or bake them until fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes at 375°F). Let cool, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Using rotisserie chicken can cut prep time.
  2. Toast slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cool. This step is optional.
  3. Finely dice celery stalks, halve seedless grapes, thinly slice green onions, and chop fresh dill if using.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold shredded chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, and dill together.
  6. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat everything evenly without crushing the grapes or chicken chunks.
  7. Toss in the toasted almonds last to retain their crunch.
  8. Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors. Serve cold on a bed of greens, in a whole-grain wrap, or stuffed inside a pita.

Notes

Use thick Greek yogurt (full-fat or at least 2%) for best creaminess. Be gentle when mixing to avoid crushing grapes and chicken. Adjust honey to taste depending on grape sweetness. Toast nuts separately and add just before serving to keep crunch. If salad is too thick after chilling, add a teaspoon or two of water or extra lemon juice to loosen. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; add fresh nuts before serving leftovers if almonds soften.

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