Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
A delicious Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe that is made without mayo! Packed with flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups chicken breasts cooked & shredded
- 1 cup red grapes halved (or green grapes)
- ¾ cup plain greek yogurt more to taste
- ½ cup celery sliced (about 2 stalks)
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ - ½ cup almonds slivered (or pecans)
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons honey more to taste
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- bread slices of your choice
- butter lettuce
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, 1 cup red grapes, ¾ cup plain greek yogurt, sliced celery, green onions, ¼ - ½ cup almonds, diced onion, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, 1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust any seasoning or flavor, as-desired.
- Serve: Place some butter lettuce on a piece of bread, top with chicken salad and top with a final piece of bread - enjoy!
Notes
- Shredded Chicken: I love using this simple Poached Chicken Recipe to make shredded chicken.
- Dairy Free: use a plain dairy-free alternative yogurt.
- Gluten Free: if serving on bread, simply pick-up your favorite gluten-free version.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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