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Healthy High-Protein Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

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A light, tangy, and protein-packed chicken salad made with Greek yogurt served in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 10 oz) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 3/4 cup (6 fl oz) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 large lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter lettuce), washed and separated

Instructions

  1. Dice or shred the cooked chicken breast into small pieces. Finely chop the celery, red onion, and parsley. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped celery, red onion, parsley, and chicken into the yogurt dressing using a spatula, being careful not to break up the chicken too much.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  5. Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves carefully to avoid sogginess. Arrange them on a serving platter as edible cups.
  6. Spoon the chicken salad generously into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately for best freshness and crunch. Optionally, cover and chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use cold cooked chicken for best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep chicken pieces intact. Chill salad 15-30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Butter or iceberg lettuce works best for cups. Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and lemon juice. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt. Add nuts or avocado for extra crunch or creaminess.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, healthy, high-protein, lettuce cups, weight loss, low-carb, gluten-free

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