Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This easy chicken salad is made with creamy Greek yogurt for a lighter twist on the classic. Packed with juicy chicken, fresh greens and veggies, it’s a perfect lunch, dinner or picnic basket idea.
Servings: 8
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
Yogurt Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast - cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Greek Yogurt Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 lemon Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon dill - chopped
- ¼ cup water
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans - roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries - halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 cups romaine - chopped
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika. Submerge the diced chicken in the mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients (except water) in a bowl. Gradually stir in the water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until hot. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stir the chicken a bit and continue to cook until fully done on all sides, about 5 to 10 more minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F when done.
- Assemble the salad by layering the chopped romaine and spinach. Add the cooked chicken on top, followed by strawberries, blueberries, feta, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
Notes
- You can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg