Easy Healthy Chicken Salad

Perfect for quick lunches or light dinners, this Easy Healthy Chicken Salad is a flavor-packed, nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Made with tender cooked chicken breast, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh celery, crunchy nuts, and sweet juicy grapes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and satisfying. A touch of lemon juice and parsley brightens the dish, while optional walnuts or almonds add a delightful texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile chicken salad can be served as a sandwich, wrapped in lettuce, or atop a bed of greens for a low-carb option. Ideal for meal prep, this simple, crowd-pleasing recipe delivers a healthy and delicious meal in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (optional)
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.25 cups Red onion
• 0.75 cups Grapes (halved)
• 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the celery and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the chicken.

Step 3

Add the halved grapes, chopped walnuts or almonds (if using), and fresh parsley to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 7

Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve as a sandwich, in a wrap, over a bed of greens, or with crackers as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	744 grams (744.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1184

Total Fat 56.90g	73%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 309mg	103%
Sodium 1692mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 35.60g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 130.20g	260%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 731mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 44.3%

Carbs: 12.1%