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Feel-Good Chicken Salad

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Feel-Good Chicken Salad

Say hello to your new favorite lunch! This Feel-Good Chicken Salad is loaded with fresh, crunchy, vibrant ingredients and packed with protein to keep you energized and satisfied. Tender chicken is tossed with crisp celery, green onions, sliced almonds, and a zesty mix of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard—then brightened up with fresh parsley and dill. Whether you enjoy it straight from the bowl, wrapped in lettuce, or piled onto your favorite sandwich bread, this wholesome twist on a classic is as nourishing as it is crave-worthy. It’s feel-good food in every sense of the word!

  • Author: Jennifer Nicole Bianchini, MS, RD, LDN, IFNCP, RYT
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (or use 4 5-ounce cans like Wild Planet)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 Tbsp fresh, chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix it up: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended.
  2. Serve or store: Enjoy immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Notes

  1. We love this chicken salad in a lettuce wrap, tossed in a salad, or enjoyed with seedy crackers like Mary’s Gone.
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Jennifer Nicole Bianchini is a sought-after Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Registered Yoga Teacher specialized in integrative and functional nutrition & mindfulness. Her expertise encompasses comprehensive holistic lifestyle practices, extending beyond nutrition and yoga therapy. Drawing from her personal experiences with hormonal changes & gut health concerns, she empathizes deeply with her clients, creating tailored solutions that focus on physical, emotional, and environmental factors. She approaches her clients as whole individuals, nurturing their inner health and self-care.

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