Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes Perfect for Lunch

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes Perfect for Lunch

Discover easy and healthy chicken salad recipes perfect for lunch. These flavorful salads are quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients for a light meal.

Recipe Overview

Servings 4
Prep time 15 min
Cook time 0 min
Total time 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grapes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
  • Mixed greens or whole grain bread for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
  2. Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and grapes to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. If desired, stir in the chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
  6. Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or as a sandwich filling with whole grain bread.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
  • Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Swap grapes for diced apples or dried cranberries for variation.

Nutrition

Calories 280
Protein (g) 35
Carbs (g) 10
Fat (g) 8