The Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad
The Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. This protein-packed salad combines tender rotisserie chicken with crunchy celery, sweet apples, and slivered almonds, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Whether you serve it as a dip, sandwich filling, or on a bed of greens, this versatile dish will become a staple in your meal prep routine. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying lunch that is not only flavorful but also loaded with essential nutrients. Enjoy the fresh taste and wholesome goodness of this easy chicken salad recipe any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 celery stalks (thinly sliced)
- 4–6 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 apple (diced)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken, discarding the skin and bones. Dice the meat and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add sliced celery, green onions, diced apple, and slivered almonds to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least two hours to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg