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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Toasted Pecans and Apples

This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a refreshing meal packed with protein, crunchy pecans, and sweet apples!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple diced small
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons clean eating mayonnaise
  • 1 cup pecans lightly toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pan
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Start with 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cook them in your preferred method—grilling, baking, or poaching works great. Once cooked, let them cool slightly and then shred using a fork. Set aside.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the pecans. Toast them for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they’re golden and fragrant. Once toasted, remove from heat and let them cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced Granny Smith apple, minced red onion, and toasted pecans.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Kosher salt, and ground cumin until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until well coated.
  6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy on its own, in a sandwich, or over greens!

Notes

  • Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing for a hint of heat.
  • Swap the Granny Smith apple for another variety if you prefer a sweeter taste.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, perfect for meal prep.
  • Experiment with different nuts; walnuts or almonds can also work well.