Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender chicken blended with Greek yogurt and fresh vegetables, wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves.

# What You'll 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

→ Garnish

14 - Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts

# How To Make It:

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.
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, folding leaves to create wraps.
05 - Garnish with sliced almonds or extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt base tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • You get that satisfying crunch from the lettuce wraps without the heaviness of bread.
  • One batch gives you lunch for days, and it actually gets better as flavors meld overnight.
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce leaves completely or the dressing will make them wilt and fall apart before you even pick them up.
  • Don't mix everything too far in advance if you're serving immediately because the vegetables will start releasing water and making everything soggy.
03 -
  • If your Greek yogurt is too thick, thin it slightly with a teaspoon of milk or extra lemon juice until the dressing coats everything evenly.
  • Let the salad sit for fifteen minutes before serving if you have time, because this gives the flavors a chance to get acquainted and taste more intentional.
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