Well, you know how much I love me some chicken salad.
It’s one of my very favorite spring/summer lunches…especially on busy weekdays.
A few weeks ago, I was at Trader Joe’s about to buy my first batch of their chicken salad for the season (they have so many great ones!) when I decided to make one myself at home instead and use things that would give it an extra oomph of protein.
Now, this isn’t even a recipe today, it’s just an idea should you want to also throw together a quick and easy “chicken salad” minus the mayo and with a little bump of protein.
Not a recipe, just a yummy reminder that you probably have the ingredients to make something similar yourself.
I’m not going to include measurements today. This is just “add a little or a lot” of what you love.
Here’s what I did for this one…
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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Description
A few weeks ago, I was at Trader Joe’s about to buy my first batch of their chicken salad for the season (they have so many great ones!) when I decided to make one myself at home instead and use things that would give it an extra oomph of protein. Now, this isn’t even a recipe today, it’s just an idea should you want to also throw together a quick and easy “chicken salad” minus the mayo and with a little bump of protein. I’m not going to include measurements today. This is just “add a little or a lot” of what you love. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- cooked and ready to eat chicken, chopped (use a rotisserie chicken from the store, leftovers, whatever you have on hand)
- some plain (non-flavored) Greek yogurt
- salt and pepper
- chopped green onions
- sliced red grapes
- cashews
- golden raisins
Instructions
- I used some rotisserie chicken and added a lot (I am always looking for more protein) to a bowl. I tossed it with a big spoonful of Greek yogurt, a nice pinch of salt and pepper along with my green onions, grapes, cashews, and golden raisins. I combined it all and then popped it in the fridge.
- I think it’s best when it’s chilled at least an hour or two. Remove to eat alone or make a sandwich. I made enough for two full days. That’s it!
Elspeth Mizner says
This looks delicious! I’ll definitely be giving it a try!
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Nicole Klaver says
Love it!! My new summer lunch! I love stuffing it in a lettuce cup too!
Katie says
I make almost an identical recipe, but I add just a little honey. It adds just a tiny sweetness and rounds out the sharpness of the greek yogurt…yum!
Mix and Match Mama says
Great idea!!
Jennie Storts says
I use blended cottage cheese in my chicken salad to boost the protein and creaminess! Actually it’s my hack to put it in as many things as I can 🙂
Ramona Puckett says
Thank you! This sounds/looks delicious and I will definitely try making it.
Mindy says
I’ve done this before and added Dijon mustard and celery! So good.
Allison says
“Minus the mayo” LOLOLOL! No, but this sounds delish but that cracked me up!
MelanieL says
I can’t wait to try this! I might add some dried dill…yummy!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love dill! What a great idea!
Stacey says
Shay! Thank you for this, especially the inspiration to ‘Judy do It’! -I will be making this with pecans!
Nicole says
Do you typically break your fast with your shake and have this for lunch? Or this for lunch and then your shake for a snack? 😂 I would love to hear what a typical day looks like!! Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
If I have a shake, it’s almost always between lunch and dinner unless I’m going to be out and lunch is really delayed, then I’ll have it first. I can do a “eats in the life” post!
Nicole says
Yes please!! 🥰