Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

Searching for a nutritious yet appetizing salad you can easily prepare at home? Here is a healthy chicken salad recipe by The Cooking Foodie that you will surely approve. All the ingredients combine perfectly and make this refreshing food absolutely delicious and fulfilling. It’s the best meal to add to your low-carb diet. Go ahead and try this recipe. I am sure everyone will love this, especially during this summer season.

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 3 chicken breasts (skinless)
• 1-2 tablespoons of oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano

For the salad:

• 2-3 celery stalks (chopped)
• 1/2 green apple (chopped)
• 3 green onions (chopped)
• 1/4 red onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons of parsley (chopped)
• 4-5 leaves of lettuce (chopped)
• 1/2 cup of almonds or any nuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins

For the dressing:

• 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise (low fat)
• 1 tablespoon of greek yogurt (low fat)
• 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

Step 1:

In a bowl, add oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Mix all the ingredients together. Put the chicken in the bowl and toss until fully coated. Let it marinate for an hour. (optional)

Step 2:

Get a large pan or skillet and place over medium heat. Put the marinated chicken and cook each side for 4-5 minutes or until fully cooked. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3:

Add celery, apple, cranberries, green onion, red onion, parsley, almonds, and lettuce into a large bowl.

Step 4:

Slice the chicken into small pieces then add to the salad.

Step 5:

Make the dressing of the salad. In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well.

Step 6:

Add the dressing to the salad and mix.

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe