Do you love chicken salad? In this post we are sharing our popular chicken salad recipe + 4 different chicken salad recipes you can try using shredded chicken, a Greek yogurt sauce and various toppings.
What’s in the chicken salad?
Classic chicken salad typically consists of shredded chicken breasts, celery, onions, grapes, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
Is Chicken Salad Healthy?
Chicken salad is high in protein and typically low in carbohydrates, making it a healthy recipe option.
How to make chicken salad
make/shred chicken
Every good chicken salad starts with shredded chicken. Feel free to make your own or buy from the store.
If making your own, make sure you cool the chicken before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
Ways to prepare shredded chicken for chicken salad
It’s pretty easy to find store-bought shredded chicken these days. However, if you want to make your own, here are a few ways to make shredded chicken:
add-ins
Chicken salad is all about add-ins. Our classic chicken salad recipe calls for:
- Apple
- Red onion
- celery
- Craisinen
Yogurt Chicken Salad Sauce
Our favorite chicken salad is made with a Greek yogurt base for added protein and a handful of other delicious flavors like lemon, honey and spices.
Mix
Combine the shredded chicken, ingredients, and Greek yogurt sauce in a large bowl.
How to serve chicken salad
We love chicken salad because you can serve it in a variety of ways to really add interest to the meal.
mason jars: Add your favorite veggies to the bottom of a mason jar and fill it with a serving of one of these chicken salad recipes! Unscrew the top and you’re good to go.
Bento boxes: Glass bento boxes are all the rage and a brilliant way to pack those on-the-go chicken salads. Add a serving of chicken salad along with more veggies, fruit, and your favorite crunchy for a balanced lunch.
Wraps: Are you a chicken salad wrap fanatic? The good news is that all 4 of these recipes are deliciously wrapped in your favorite tortilla! Add some veggies and any other additions your heart desires, a helping of chicken salad, and you have an epic wrap to eat! Pro tip: We find classic white tortillas wrap best and would avoid using corn tortillas.
storage
Store chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
If you love healthy chicken salad so much that you’re looking for more recipe inspiration, check out some other Fit Foodie Finds chicken salad recipes below!
Healthy Chicken Salad – 4 ways
Read on to find 4 amazing healthy chicken salad recipes that are oh-so-flavorful and super easy to make!
Southwest Chicken Salad
Love southwestern flavors? Try our Healthier Southwest Chicken Salad! It’s made with a citrus-infused southwestern yogurt sauce and a little hot sauce to top it off!
Classic healthy chicken salad
Our Classic Healthy Chicken Salad with Apples is a classic recipe with a healthy twist! It’s very similar to the Waldorf Chicken Salad but with a delicious yogurt sauce, some honey and lemon juice!
BLT Chicken Salad
Please tell me you are a BLT lover! This BLT Chicken Salad is so delicious and healthy too! The chicken salad dressing is so delicious and made with yogurt, a little ranch seasoning (secret ingredient), and lemon juice!
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad
Healthy Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad?! Uh yes please! Our Pesto Chicken Salad is made with classic Caprese ingredients and a yogurt-based pesto sauce you’ll love!
Best Chicken Salad
Looking for the best chicken salad recipe? Here’s our go-to chicken salad made with shredded chicken, apples, dried cranberries, and a delicious sauce.
Preparation:20 protocol
Cook:0 protocol
In total:20 protocol
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 big green apple finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup finely diced red onion
- 2 large sticks of celery finely diced
- 1/3 Cup dried cranberries or Craisins
- 1 Cup plain greek yogurt any %
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground pepper taste good
instructions
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In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green apple, red onion, celery, and dried cranberries. Mix and set aside.
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Prepare the sauce from yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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Add sauce to shredded chicken mixture and mix until combined. Serve and enjoy.
nutritional information
Calories: 195kcal Carbohydrates: 16G Protein: 28G Fat: 2G Fiber: 2G Sugar: 12G