This Low Point Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. By using non-fat Greek yogurt and light mayo, it’s a creamy dish with fewer points. The addition of crunchy veggies gives it extra texture and freshness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (about 10 oz) (0 points)
- 1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (0 points)
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise (1 point)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (0 points)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (0 points)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (0 points)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (0 points)
- Salt and pepper to taste (0 points)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (0 points)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (0 points)
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber (0 points)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (0 points)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) (0 points)
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken: Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. You can use cooked leftover chicken or bake/grill the chicken breast to keep it lean.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, add the chopped chicken, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or mustard if needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing option. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 4 servings):
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 3g
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Vitamin A: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 25% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
Weight Watchers Points (Freestyle):
- 2 SmartPoints per serving (using light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt)
Note: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on the exact ingredients used.
