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Chicken Salad Without Mayo

This Chicken Salad Without Mayo is creamy,crunchy and delicious.Thanks to a combo of Dijonmustard, lemon juice and vinegar, it is not bland, despite the lack ofmayonnaise!
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Agnieszka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (skins and bones removed) diced
  • 1 celery rib chopped
  • 2 tablespoon red onion finely diced
  • cup dried cranberries I like reduced sugar craisins
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • chopped parsley, chives or dill

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine diced cooked chicken, finely diced red onion, chopped celery and dried cranberries.
  • Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Mix the salad thoroughly until all ingredients are combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve sprinkled with fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley or chives (optional).

Notes

Use full fat Greek yogurt for best results.
If the salad is not tangy enough for you, add a bit more vinegar or lemon juice. 
Dried cranberries can be skipped or swapped for raisins or fresh halved grapes. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg