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Fresh Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

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A quick and easy chicken salad featuring creamy Greek yogurt, sweet grapes, and crunchy toasted walnuts, perfect for lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (150g) red seedless grapes, halved
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts: Preheat your toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove and let cool.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Shred or dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh chicken breasts, poach gently in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, then cool before shredding.
  3. Chop the produce: Finely dice celery stalks and red onion. Halve grapes and roughly chop parsley.
  4. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss chicken, grapes, celery, onion, and parsley. Pour dressing over and mix until evenly coated.
  6. Add walnuts last: Fold in toasted walnuts to keep their crunch. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld (optional but recommended).

Notes

If Greek yogurt is too thick, thin slightly with a teaspoon or two of water or milk. Be gentle when mixing to keep grapes whole and walnuts crunchy. Add walnuts just before serving to keep them crunchy longer. Can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt. For nut-free, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, grapes, walnuts, healthy lunch, easy recipe, quick chicken salad, low-carb, gluten-free

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