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5-Minute Low Carb Chicken Salad (No Mayo) - Fast, Fresh, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (rotisserie works great)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (or 1 tablespoon shallot)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (dill, parsley, or chives)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: 1/4 avocado (diced), 1 tablespoon capers, 2 tablespoons chopped pickles, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, a pinch of garlic powder, or a dash of hot sauce
  • To serve (optional): Romaine or butter lettuce leaves, sliced cucumbers, low-carb tortillas, or low-carb crackers

Method
 

  1. Prep the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon until smooth. Adjust with a splash more lemon if you like it tangier.
  2. Season it: Add a pinch of salt, several grinds of black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Taste and tweak before adding the chicken.
  3. Add the chicken: Fold in chopped or shredded chicken until coated. Aim for bite-size pieces so every forkful gets dressing.
  4. Mix in the crunch: Stir in celery and red onion. Add herbs and any optional extras like capers or pickles.
  5. Finish and serve: Taste again for salt, pepper, and lemon. Spoon into lettuce cups, pile onto cucumber rounds, or enjoy as is.