Greek Yogurt Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Print Version)
Tender shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing create a protein-packed dish ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin and bones removed)
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole or low fat)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing & Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Add-Ins
14 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the creamy dressing.
04 - Gently fold in almonds and cranberries or grapes if using, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
06 - Serve on a bed of fresh greens, as a sandwich filling, or alongside whole grain crackers for a complete meal.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy dressing feels indulgent but comes entirely from Greek yogurt, so you're getting that satisfying richness without the heavy mayonnaise aftertaste
- It keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, making it one of those rare meal prep recipes that actually tastes better after the flavors have had time to marry
02 -
- The flavors genuinely develop and become more harmonious after chilling—whenever I can, I make this a few hours ahead or even the night before serving
- Don't skip the salt in the dressing because Greek yogurt needs it to really sing, but taste before adding more since rotisserie chickens are already seasoned
03 -
- Shred the chicken while it's still slightly warm—the meat comes apart more easily and absorbs the dressing better than cold chicken straight from the fridge
- If your Greek yogurt has whey on top, don't pour it off—just stir it back in for the creamiest possible dressing consistency