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Dinner Chicken Salad Recipes

Dinner Chicken Salad Recipes

This delicious chicken salad combines tender grilled chicken with fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and a hint of herbs for the perfect light dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1.5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Add the cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is coated evenly with the dressing.
  • Serve the chicken salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This chicken salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a hearty lunch. You can customize it by adding avocado or nuts for extra texture.