Description
High-Protein Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Cups are a refreshing and nutritious way to enjoy a classic dish. Packed with flavor, these salad cups combine tender chicken and creamy Greek yogurt, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, they are not only healthy but also visually stunning, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small diced red onion
- 2 tsp dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Leafy greens (like lettuce or spinach) for serving
Instructions
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, and red onion. Add the yogurt dressing and mix gently.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture onto leafy greens and serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg