Low Fat Classic Homemade Chicken Salad
Lighten up your lunchtime routine with this Low Fat Classic Homemade Chicken Salad, a healthier twist on the beloved deli-counter favorite. Made with tender poached chicken breast, crisp celery, zesty red onion, and a creamy dressing of low-fat yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor without the extra calories. Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note, while simple seasonings like salt and pepper keep the taste clean and classic. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile chicken salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or over a crisp bed of greens. Perfect for a healthy, protein-packed meal or snack, this low-fat chicken salad is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence that's sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 whole Celery stalks
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by poaching the chicken breast. Place the chicken breast in a pot and add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Once cool, dice the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Meanwhile, finely chop the celery stalks, red onion, and fresh parsley. Add these ingredients to the bowl with the diced chicken.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine the low-fat plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken and vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Gently stir all the ingredients together until everything is well-coated with the dressing.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 8
Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it on whole-grain bread, in a lettuce wrap, or on a bed of greens for a low-fat, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (749.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 896.5 |
| Total Fat 21.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 392.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2024.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.7g | |
| Protein 148.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 84.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 328.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1841.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories