Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)
Tender rotisserie chicken meets crisp vegetables in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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 -
- It uses that grocery store rotisserie chicken in a way that feels completely homemade and intentional
- The yogurt dressing makes it feel indulgent while keeping things light enough for weekday lunches
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- The salad needs at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator to reach its full potential so do not rush this step
- Greek yogurt thickens when cold so the salad might look less creamy after chilling which is completely normal
03 -
- Pat your diced vegetables dry with paper towels before mixing so the dressing does not become watery
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them for an incredible flavor boost