Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
– 4 cups mixed salad greens
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cucumber, sliced
– ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ cup celery, diced
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
– ½ cup Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Creating this amazing Lemon Herb Chicken Salad is effortless if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Allow it to cool before shredding or chopping.
2. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
3. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, parsley, and basil.
4. Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Chill: Cover and chill the salad for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve: Give the salad a final toss before serving over a bed of mixed greens.
Following these simple steps will yield a delicious Lemon Herb Chicken Salad that is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 30g