Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup grapes or apple (optional, chopped)
For the Dressing:
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
Fresh parsley or dill
Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and optional fruit.
2. In another bowl, mix mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture.
4. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes for best flavor.
7. Serve in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or on its own.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Add nuts for extra crunch.
Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
Great for meal prep lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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