Chicken Salad with Yogurt Sauce
Turn your leftover roast chicken into a delicious dinner. Learn how to create a high-protein chicken salad with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Servings 2 portions
Calories 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Leftover roast chicken shredded.
- 2 cups 2 cups assorted tender sprouts or mixed greens.
- 12 Walnuts crushed and a tablespoon of sunflower seeds.
- 1 oz Crumbled blue cheese
- 12 Cherry tomatoes halved
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice 1/2 lemon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch White pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the greens with the shredded chicken and tomatoes.
- In a small ramekin, whisk the yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, and spices until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with the walnuts, sunflower seeds, and crumbled cheese right before serving to maintain the crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg