Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with grapes is life changing. Make this easy chicken salad recipe made with grapes, cranberries, and almonds for healthy lunch meal prep.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes 

So remember that amazingly good chicken salad from Rachel’s baby shower that I promised you?? Well the wait is over. Get excited! Chicken salad is one of our go-tos during the week because I can make a big batch of it on the weekend which makes for easy lunch prep.

I’m going to let you in on my two secrets for the best chicken salad – are you ready?

• Shredded Chicken

• Lemon Greek Yogurt 

You guys. This lemon yogurt is the stuff.

But not just any lemon yogurt works either, trust me. I’ve tried them all. You’ve got to have the creamiest yogurt and lemonyest yogurt for this chicken salad and I think by far the Liberte Lemon Yogurt is the bomb, or opt for any higher fat lemon greek yogurt. 

How to make chicken salad with grapes?

Grapes are a game changer in chicken salad because they add the perfect amount of sweetness to a creamy chicken salad and the flavor combo is one that you need to try for yourself.

If you enjoy chunky chicken salad, leave the grapes whole. For this recipe, I suggest cutting the grapes in half so you basically get the sweet grape flavor in every bite!

Is chicken salad bad for you?

So you might notice that some chicken salads contain an excessive amount of ingredients (and loads of mayo) that lead to a calorically dense chicken salad. But this chicken salad with grapes and cranberries recipe is packed with clean nutritious ingredients and is also under 200 calories per serving! Check it…

• shredded chicken

• raw almonds

• grapes

• cranberries

• Greek yogurt

• celery

• bell pepper

• and a little honey and mayo for good measure

What should I serve with chicken salad?

One of my favorite ways to serve chicken salad is wrapped up in a fluffy croissant. A warm a fluffy croissant stuffed with creamy chicken salad… currently drooling!

You can also serve this Greek yogurt chicken salad with grapes and cranberries over a bed of leafy greens – my personal fav is spinach or spring mix!  

For baby and bridal showers, I will serve mini croissants and greens on the side so that everyone can build their own. 

What can you substitute for mayo in chicken salad?

Greek yogurt!! Try this Liberte Classique Lemon Yogurt that’s seriously to. die. for. This is not an exaggeration, friends! You’ll never want mayo in your chicken salad again because its so dang tasty and adds a top notch flavor to this chicken salad recipe. 

Can you use rotisserie chicken in chicken salad?

Absolutely! Rotisserie chicken adds great flavor to chicken salad and is also a time saver in the kitchen if you’re in a pinch. Simply pull/shred the rotisserie chicken and mix with the rest of the chicken salad ingredients! 

Can you freeze chicken salad?

I wouldn’t suggest freezing this chicken salad recipe. The crunchy veggies and grapes are not the best candidates for freezing and might become soggy upon thawing.

However, this chicken salad recipe is good for up to 1 week in the fridge! It’s a great option for a healthy lunch meal prep. 

But you CAN freeze shredded chicken! So keep that on hand for even easier chicken salad making.

I’m absolutely positive you guys are going to LOVE this easy chicken salad recipe! It makes for a healthy lunch meal prep any week 🙂 

Oh, and another quick tip for this recipe – pack it as a sandwich for your little one’s lunches! Such a great and delicious way to sneak more fruit and veggies in your kiddos tummies. Spoon this chicken salad between two slices of bread and voila!

A nutritious and healthy lunch meal prep that everyone will love. 

More Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes:

• Southern Canned Chicken Salad

• Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

• Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap

• Avocado Tuna Salad on Apple Slices

• Tart Cherry Tuna Salad Avocado Bowls  

• Curried Chicken Salad 

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes and Cranberries

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• Author: Kristina LaRue
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with grapes is life changing. Make this easy chicken salad recipe made with grapes, cranberries, and almonds for healthy lunch meal prep.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• ½ cup lemon greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayo (or additional yogurt)
• 1-2 tablespoons honey
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• ½ cup sliced raw almonds
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup sliced red grapes
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. In large bowl, mix together chicken, yogurt, mayo (if using), honey, salt and pepper. Stir until chicken is fully incorporated into the yogurt.
2. Stir in almonds, cranberries, celery and bell pepper until fully mixed.
3. Fold in grapes and parsley.
4. Serve on a bed of salad greens or stuffed in fresh croissants.

Notes

Nutrition info calculated with 1 tablespoon honey; does not include salad greens of croissant.

• Category: Lunch
• Method: Salad
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
• Calories: 187
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 16g
• Cholesterol: 49mg

Keywords: greek yogurt chicken salad with grapes and cranberries, cranberry chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, healthy lunch meal prep

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Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD

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