Chicken Salad Without Mayo: A Lighter, Fresher Classic
This vibrant Chicken Salad Without Mayo swaps heavy mayonnaise for creamy yogurt and zesty lemon. Packed with protein, crunchy almonds, and sweet raisins, it is a healthy and refreshing twist on a lunch staple.
- Total Time15 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon zest (grated)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
Salad Mix-ins
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 0.5 cup celery (chopped)
- 0.25 cup green onions (chopped)
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds (oven-roasted)
Instructions
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken, celery, green onion, parsley, raisins, and almonds. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to let flavors meld.
Notes
Using Greek yogurt will result in a thicker, creamier dressing similar to mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 424
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 58
