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Healthy No-Mayo Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes and Pecans for Easy Lunch

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A light and creamy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, featuring sweet grapes and crunchy toasted pecans for a fresh and satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (about 300g or 10.5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g or 4 oz), full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved (150g or 5.3 oz)
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped (50g or 1.75 oz)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped (50g or 1.75 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced (about 2 medium stalks)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml or 0.5 fl oz)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (5ml or 0.17 fl oz), optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add pecan halves and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then roughly chop.
  2. Prepare the chicken if not pre-cooked: Use about 2 cups (300g) of cooked chicken breast or thighs. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the veggies and fruit: Halve the grapes, finely chop celery, slice green onions, and chop parsley if using. Keep everything bite-sized.
  4. Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  5. Toss the salad: Add the chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, chopped pecans, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together using a silicone spatula or spoon, being careful not to crush the grapes.
  6. Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Chill (optional): Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and keep pecans crunchy.

Notes

Toast pecans just right to release oils and deepen nuttiness. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for richer texture. Fold gently to keep grapes intact and avoid watery salad. Chill before serving for best flavor. Store pecans separately to keep them crunchy.

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