Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender rotisserie chicken with crisp vegetables in creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Ready in 20 minutes for a healthy, satisfying meal.

# 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

# How-To 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 and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly, ensuring all ingredients are covered in the creamy sauce.
04 - Fold in almonds and cranberries or grapes, if using, to add texture and sweetness.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor development, or serve immediately.
06 - Serve on a bed of fresh greens, in a sandwich, or with whole grain crackers for a complete meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes it incredibly creamy without that heavy mayonnaise coating that leaves you feeling sluggish
  • It comes together in literally 20 minutes but tastes like something you planned all week
02 -
  • The flavors really do need those 30 minutes in the fridge to marry together, so resist eating it straight from the bowl
  • Rotisserie chickens vary wildly in seasoning intensity, so always taste your salad before adding extra salt
03 -
  • Buy two rotisserie chickens when they're on sale and make a huge batch—the extras freeze beautifully
  • Let the shredded chicken cool completely before mixing with the yogurt to prevent any weird texture changes

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