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A vibrant healthy summer chicken salad in a large bowl, ready to serve

Best way to grow your healthy summer chicken salad in 15 minutes

This recipe focuses on creating a delicious and healthy chicken salad quickly, perfect for a summer meal. It emphasizes fresh ingredients and a speedy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded or diced
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt plain
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
Serving Suggestions
  • Lettuce Wraps
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Crackers

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, finely chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
  4. Fold in the fresh chopped dill. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken salad immediately, or chill for a short period before serving for enhanced flavor.

Notes

For an extra burst of freshness, consider adding some chopped grapes or apple to the salad. This recipe is also great for meal prepping!