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Healthy Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A nutritious and flavorful chicken salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with fresh herbs, nuts, and creamy yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound cooked chicken (cubed) ((3 cups))
  • 3/4 cup celery stalks (diced) ((3 large))
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup parsley or dill (finely chopped) (optional)
  • 1 cup pecans, almonds or cashews
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (2+% fat)
  • 1/4 cup mayo (avocado oil mayo)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon any vinegar (except balsamic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • to taste ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Toast pecans in a skillet until fragrant, then cool and chop coarsely.
  • Mix chicken, toasted pecans, celery, onion, herbs, yogurt, mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled with greens or in a sandwich.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken