Guiltless Chicken Salad
(90)
  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces cooked, diced chicken* 3 celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)1 cup jicama, peeled and finely diced1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurtJuice of 1/2 lemon*I recommend using poached chicken, as grilled chicken has a tendency to dry out.
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, cover and chill for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for up to four days.


Serving Size: Makes 6 cups, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 179.4
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.2 mg
  • Sodium: 178.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 29.0 g

Member Reviews
  • BPOINTER
     I used the recipe but filled a tomato with it instead of using bread. - 7/6/12
  • BLUEWARBLER
     RedCowboyBoots, normally I'd agree with you, for example with low-fat mayo, salad dressings, and snacks. But Greek yogurt doesn't follow that rule. It is cultured from skim milk, which is made by removing the cream from milk--nothing replaced or added. So fat-free CAN still be healthy. - 7/7/12
  • SPARKLINGME176
     Thanks for this IDEA!!!! I'm not sure why I didn't think of it! Love the mayo replacement! Also added about1/8 cup apple sause, for moisture, GREAT next day, too! Thanks again! - 6/20/12
  • SHTAYLOR44
     Very good I added walnuts and red grapes cut in half just because I like them and felt like I was eating a no no meal. Thanks for posting this recipe. - 6/20/12
  • CD12697520
     I made the salad minus the jicama and celery but then i spooned it into celery stalks. It was very tasty without the guilt of the heavy bread. - 7/17/12
  • NICOLEMAYO
     For it to be even healthier don't add salt! I add Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper. Cayenne Pepper is good for your heart too :) - 7/6/12
  • CELTIC_MOON
     Good! I had it today as a sandwich. I think it does need something extra (e.g. grapes, apples, walnuts, pecans etc.) to kind of jazz it up and maybe less onion but overall a great low cal option! - 7/10/12
  • CD13034825
     avocado is good sub for the mayo. I don't like yogurt. - 9/9/12
  • LAWLI56
     I like to stuff these kind of fillings into 2 halves of a wholemeal pitta bread. - 9/2/12
  • CD12126964
     Rotisserie chicken from the deli is so good I use the lemon pepper chicken. - 7/17/12
  • KGWINDER
     I was talking to someone about pre making sandwiches (peanut butter) and freezing for easy lunches on the go. So today I made this, but formed it into sandwich size patties, individually wrapped, and put in the freezer for later. I'll report back how it thaws out. - 7/11/12
  • PATRICIAANN46
     I also added a few black Olives. Loved it!!! - 7/6/12
  • CD7023171
     A regular staple food in my house!!!! With some modifications to suit our tastes! No jicama, for instance, and I use light mayo. - 7/7/12
  • CD11325901
     Mmmmm, made mine today with Costco canned chicken, celery, red bell pepper fresh from my garden, a few dried cranberries, just a sprinkle of diced pecans and some Mrs Dash original salt free seasoning. All served on a pretty butter lettuce leaf. DELISH! - 10/26/12
  • SUEZJK
     poached chicken used is wonderful, healthier with less calories tri this with goat cheese and craisens YUMMY! - 7/7/12
  • RENLLY
     I love replacing mayo with greek yogurt - I use apples instead of jicama. I like the mixture of sweet and savory. - 10/21/13
  • LOLATURTLE
     I had this for lunch today! I love the addition of greek yogurt- so creamy PLUS extra protein! I forgot the onion, lemon juice, and pepper, and decided to forgo salt. I did add chopped apple, a tiny bit of light mayo, and a bit of mustard. Love it! - 11/28/12
  • LINROSIE
     great to substitute Greek yogurt !!! - 7/6/12
  • DSTENORE
     Love it. I usually make a similar chicken salad using chopped walnuts, diced celery and apples. It is very tasty so I decided to try this for a change. I like the switch to jicama. The second time I made it, I added a few sliced white grapes. - 6/20/12
  • IMAVISION
     Sounds like something to triple the recipe for taking to a get-together in two weeks. Thank you for the idea!

    God bless!

    Ima - 7/8/12

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (3/25/13)
    Great idea. Chef Meg

  • PINK4YOUTOO
     Love chicken salad and this makes it so much more guilt free! - 7/6/12
  • CD3409143
     Sounds really good - 6/20/12
  • PAULEAP
     The calorie count appears to be a little too high for the chicken. It calls for 12 oz total, with 4 servings; i.e., 3 oz per serving. The detailed nutrition count uses 4 oz in the calculation. But don't forget to add the calories for the bread if you use the salad on a sandwich. - 7/17/12
  • CD12408864
     as a sandwich it only got 3 stars. way to messy. i would give it another star for a nice salad with a lot more greens, like the arugula used and my favorite butter lettuce. vary the fruit and nuts. and you feel like you have eaten a nice meal. eat a rice cakes to lesson the calories.
    - 7/11/12
  • JAMER123
     Thanks for sharing. A good recipe. - 5/24/21



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