Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Tender rotisserie chicken with crisp veggies in creamy Greek yogurt dressing

# 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

# Steps:

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 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps it light without sacrificing that creamy comfort
  • You can throw it together in the time it takes to answer three emails
  • It somehow tastes better after sitting in the fridge for lazy afternoon lunches
02 -
  • The salad needs at least thirty minutes in the fridge for the flavors to really come together
  • It will keep for four days but the almonds lose their crunch after day two
03 -
  • Buy two rotisserie chickens and shred the second one for another meal later in the week
  • The salad actually tastes better on day two once all the ingredients have gotten friendly with each other

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