Description
This Lemon Herb Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal. It combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon dressing and fresh herbs for a delicious salad that can be served in various ways.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, parsley, dill, chives, celery, and red onion. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Serve on sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the herbs to your taste—basil or tarragon also work well.
- Add diced cucumber or avocado for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
