Healthy Chicken Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad

4 servings
This Healthy Chicken Salad is delicious because it’s made with white meat chicken, non-fat greek yogurt, and zucchini. Enjoy with crackers or in a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1 small zucchini

    finely grated and wrung out

  • 2 large stalks celery

    finely chopped

  • 1/2 small onion

    finely chopped

  • 2 cans chicken

    drained, I used 2-12.5 oz. cans

  • 1/3 cup nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1/4 real mayonnaise
  • salt & pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Place all ingredients into bowl and stir until combined. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve as desired. I LOVE dipping crackers into this little concoction. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days {these covered bowls are GREAT for this}.

Healthy Chicken Salad

Healthy Chicken Salad

10 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a satisfying, light lunch that comes together in a flash? This Healthy Chicken Salad offers a delightful and wholesome meal, perfect for a quick bite or a fulfilling sandwich.

This recipe truly shines by leveraging non-fat Greek yogurt for a creamy texture and using finely grated zucchini to boost freshness and nutrients. It's a clever approach that keeps the salad light without sacrificing that rich, comforting feel. The secret to its perfect consistency lies in ensuring the zucchini is finely grated and thoroughly wrung out, preventing any watery texture.

What can you expect from this Healthy Chicken Salad? A beautifully creamy and savory chicken salad, balanced with the crisp, clean notes of fresh celery and onion. It's wonderfully light yet surprisingly satisfying, making it an ideal choice when you crave something wholesome. Each spoonful delivers a harmonious blend of tender chicken and crunchy vegetables, dressed in a tangy, smooth sauce.

While the recipe achieves a great balance, you have the flexibility to adjust the proportions of non-fat Greek yogurt and real mayonnaise to suit your personal preference for creaminess and tanginess. The inclusion of zucchini adds moisture and vitamins, a simple way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

Enjoy this versatile Healthy Chicken Salad spooned onto your favorite crackers for a delightful snack, or tucked into a sandwich for a perfectly portable and fulfilling lunch.

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