This week has been nonstop, but the weekend is finally in sight and I can’t wait to relax. My living room is half painted and the chicken coop needs a deep clean, yet I’m determined to take a break this weekend. I have family coming over to help with the second installment of the Great British Bake Off Bake Along — we’re making biscotti — which I’m really looking forward to.
We’ve also been collecting a surprising number of eggs lately. Our hens are giving us about five eggs a day while we only eat roughly one per day, so I keep promising to wake up earlier for eggs and toast but it hasn’t happened yet. In the meantime, I’ve been sending guests home with a dozen or more eggs whenever they visit.
To welcome you here, I’m sharing a super simple Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad. It’s quick to make, healthier than a mayo-based version, and delicious.
I’m a big fan of chicken salad and like to prepare a large batch on Sunday night to take for lunches during the week. I rotate through a few favorite versions so it doesn’t get boring. For this version I start with boiled chicken — either chopped or shredded, depending on preference — and toss it with spices, Greek yogurt, grapes, celery, and nuts.
After the chicken is prepared, mix in the Greek yogurt, then fold in quartered grapes, finely diced celery, and chopped walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. It’s that easy — stir everything together and adjust the seasoning.
I love this salad piled into a sandwich with crisp lettuce and sliced tomato, but it’s also excellent served on a bed of greens if you prefer a lower-carb option.
Do you have a favorite chicken salad recipe you always return to?
Simple Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, trimmed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 small container plain Greek yogurt, ~5.3 ounces
- ⅔ cup grapes, quartered
- ⅔ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Boil the chicken until fully cooked, then let it cool. Once cool, dice or shred the chicken and place it in a large bowl.
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Add the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, cumin, grapes, celery, and walnuts. Mix until combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!