Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Printable)
Tender rotisserie chicken with crisp vegetables in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Ready in 20 minutes for a healthy lunch or picnic.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin and bones removed)
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole or low fat)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing & Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Add-Ins
14 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and parsley.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
04 - Fold in almonds and cranberries or grapes, if using.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.
06 - Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with whole grain crackers.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy Greek yogurt dressing keeps it light without sacrificing any richness or satisfaction
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat and actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a day
02 -
- This salad somehow tastes even better on day two when all the ingredients have had time to really get to know each other
- If you are making this ahead, wait to add the almonds until right before serving so they stay crunchy
03 -
- Rotating through different grocery store rotisserie chickens can yield surprisingly different flavor profiles
- A microplane makes quick work of zesting some lemon into the dressing for extra brightness