Healthy Easy Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with fresh veggies wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, nourishing meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 8-10 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine

→ Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Add-Ins

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup seedless grapes, halved

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until well combined.
04 - Fold in parsley, nuts, or grapes if desired.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the lettuce leaves and fold to wrap.
06 - Serve immediately, or chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes for optimal flavor development.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients
  • Gluten-free and low-carb, perfect for health-conscious eating
  • Creamy Greek yogurt dressing adds tang without excess calories
  • Versatile and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins
  • Great for meal prep and packed lunches
02 -
  • Chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop
  • Pat lettuce leaves dry thoroughly to prevent the wraps from becoming soggy
  • Keep the lettuce leaves whole and intact for the best wrapping experience
  • Store leftover chicken salad separately from lettuce leaves for up to 3 days
  • Always check product labels if you have allergen concerns, especially with mayonnaise and nuts
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