Chicken Salad Fresh Flavor (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken blends with crisp veggies and creamy dressing for a light, fresh dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
08 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 celery stalk, diced
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Additions
16 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange on a baking tray and roast for 15 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, then dice or shred.
03 - In a large bowl, mix salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and diced celery.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper in a small bowl.
05 - Add the cooked chicken to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it.
- The Greek yogurt makes it creamy without that heavy, mayo-only feeling.
- Works as lunch, dinner, or even sandwich filling when you need something fast.
02 -
- Don't skip cooling the chicken slightly before dicing—it'll shred better and won't make your dressing break.
- Dress the salad just before serving or the greens will wilt, but you can make the dressing and prep everything else hours ahead.
03 -
- Use quality mayonnaise and real Greek yogurt—this dressing is simple enough that the ingredients matter.
- Dry your lettuce completely after washing or the dressing will slide right off instead of coating it.