Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Print version)

Tender rotisserie chicken meets crisp vegetables in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes for a satisfying meal.

# What you 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

# Directions:

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 advice:

01 -
  • The tangy Greek yogurt dressing keeps things remarkably light while still feeling indulgent and satisfying
  • You can throw this together in about 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand
02 -
  • Dont skip the chilling time—the flavors need at least 30 minutes to develop and the texture improves significantly
  • The garlic powder might seem unusual but it provides a subtle background note that fresh garlic would overpower
03 -
  • Taste the chicken before adding salt—rotisserie birds are already seasoned and you might need less than expected
  • If the dressing seems too thick, add a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches your preferred consistency

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