Betty Crocker's Light Lemon Dijon Chicken Salad

Brighten up your table with Betty Crocker’s Light Lemon Dijon Chicken Salad, a wholesome and zesty twist on a classic favorite! This easy-to-prepare dish combines tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a creamy yet refreshing dressing made with light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while chopped parsley brings an herbaceous note. Perfectly served over a bed of mixed greens and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes and optionally topped with nuts for extra crunch, it’s the ideal healthy meal for lunch or dinner that’s light, flavorful, and utterly crave-worthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise, light
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt, non-fat
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 4

If using, gently fold in the sliced almonds or walnuts for added crunch.

Step 5

On individual plates or a large serving platter, arrange the mixed salad greens as a base.

Step 6

Spoon the chicken salad mixture over the greens and top with cherry tomato halves.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a main dish or refrigerate for up to 2 days for later enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1230.7

Total Fat 48.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 418.0mg	0%
Sodium 1249.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 159.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.8mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2006.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 53.1%

Carbs: 10.4%