Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

A light, protein-rich chicken dish with crisp vegetables and herbs served in crunchy lettuce leaves.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

→ Lettuce Wraps

13 - 8 large leaves butter lettuce or romaine, washed and dried

→ Garnish

14 - Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, and cucumber.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour dressing over chicken mixture, add fresh herbs, and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Spoon chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf and fold leaves to form wraps.
05 - Garnish with sliced almonds or extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 31g per serving.
  • Naturally gluten-free and low in calories (220 kcal).
  • Uses Greek yogurt for a healthy, tangy dressing base.
  • Crunchy, fresh, and ready in just 40 minutes.
02 -
  • Contains Milk (Greek yogurt) and Tree nuts if using almonds or walnuts as garnish.
  • Always check labels for hidden allergens, especially in prepared chicken or yogurt.
  • Ensure lettuce leaves are completely dry to keep the wraps crisp and refreshing.
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