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The Best Chicken Salad

The best Chicken Salad is a fresh, creamy mix of shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, smoky turkey bacon, and a light Greek yogurt dressing. It works well for lunches, quick dinners, or easy meal prep.
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Ingredients
  

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup grapes halved
  • 2 cups romaine or spinach for serving

Flavor Boosters

  • 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and chopped
  • ½ cup chicken ham diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley chopped

Creamy Component

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garnishing Touches

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions
 

  • Bake chicken at 375°F until 165°F, shred, and cook turkey bacon until crisp.
  • Combine chicken, celery, onion, grapes, turkey bacon, and ham.
  • Whisk yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss dressing with salad and fold in nuts and dried fruit.
  • Serve right away or chill briefly before serving.