SKINNY GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

Health score
44%
SKINNY GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD
20 min.
8
552kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Skinny Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad! Packed with flavor and nutrition, this dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also serves up to eight people, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

This chicken salad is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, featuring tender chunks of chicken breast combined with creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, a touch of raw honey, and zesty yellow mustard. The addition of crunchy celery and refreshing cucumber adds a satisfying texture, while sweet grapes and dill pickle relish bring a burst of flavor that will keep your taste buds dancing.

What sets this recipe apart is its wholesome ingredients, including chia seeds that provide a boost of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and keeps fat in check, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. Whether you’re serving it in a sandwich, salad, or wrap, don’t forget to sprinkle some grape nuts on top for an extra crunch that elevates the entire experience.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a meal that’s not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. Your taste buds—and your body—will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup celery chopped ( 4 stalks)
  • 25 oz chicken breast chunk canned
  • 0.5 cup cucumber chopped quartered
  • tablespoons relish 
  • tablespoons flaxseeds (we used Chia)
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • servings grape nuts (best applied at time of eating-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
  • 0.5 cup grapes sliced
  • teaspoons hot sauce (add more if you live a spicy life)
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 medium optional: lemon 
  • cup greek yogurt plain
  • tablespoons honey raw
  • tablespoons mustard yellow

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, greek yogurt, honey, mustard, dill relish, and chia seed into large bowl.
  2. Mix together until chicken is shredded.
  3. Add and mix in, chopped cucumber, celery, and grapes.
  4. Add garlic salt to taste.Squeeze lemon, add salt and pepper into chicken salad and combine.When making a sandwich, salad, or wrap, sprinkle grape nuts over the top for a crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein20.1%
Fat8.49%
Carbs71.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.35
Glycemic Load
3.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.187391177468%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.72mg
Hesperetin
0.94mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.63kcal
27.58%
Fat:5.51g
8.47%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.32%
Carbohydrates:104.14g
34.71%
Net Carbohydrates:87.64g
31.87%
Sugar:17.65g
19.62%
Cholesterol:40.62mg
13.54%
Sodium:1112.8mg
48.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.31g
58.61%
Manganese:3.87mg
193.61%
Iron:32.91mg
182.82%
Folate:409.16µg
102.29%
Fiber:16.51g
66.02%
Phosphorus:572.44mg
57.24%
Vitamin B1:0.82mg
54.57%
Vitamin B6:1.04mg
52.03%
Vitamin B3:10.21mg
51.04%
Vitamin A:2155.22IU
43.1%
Magnesium:160.45mg
40.11%
Copper:0.46mg
23.02%
Selenium:12.59µg
17.99%
Zinc:2.6mg
17.35%
Potassium:567.63mg
16.22%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.16%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.89%
Calcium:88.04mg
8.8%
Vitamin K:8.29µg
7.89%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.34%
Vitamin C:3.74mg
4.54%