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Healthy Chicken Carrot Salad

This Chicken Carrot Salad is a light, refreshing dish packed with tender chicken, crunchy carrots, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a side dish, it’s quick to make and full of flavor.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Keyword: Chicken Carrot Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups grated or julienned carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Cook chicken breasts by grilling, baking, or poaching. Shred or chop the chicken into small pieces once cooked and slightly cooled.

Prepare Vegetables:

  • Grate the carrots, dice the celery, and slice the red onion. Wash and chop parsley or green onions.

Mix Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated carrots, celery, onion, and parsley.

Make Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Toss the Salad:

  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well-coated and evenly mixed.

Serve:

  • Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.