Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This rotisserie chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery, red onion, and a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. It is quick to prepare and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or serving over fresh greens.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked store-bought rotisserie chicken skin and bones removed, shredded
- 50 g finely diced celery
- 120 g finely chopped red onion
- 75 g mayonnaise
- 75 g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Remove the skin and bones from 1 fully cooked rotisserie chicken, then shred the meat. Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl with 50 g finely diced celery and 120 g finely chopped red onion.
- In a separate bowl, combine 75 g mayonnaise, 75 g plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dilll.
- Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken, celery, and red onion. Stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- Stir again before serving in sandwiches, wraps, croissants, or over fresh salad greens.
Notes
Choose a Mild Rotisserie Chicken: I prefer using a plain or lightly seasoned rotisserie chicken so the dill, lemon, and creamy dressing can come through clearly.
Let the Chicken Cool: I find the meat easiest to remove while the chicken is still slightly warm, but I always let it cool before mixing it with the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
Adjust the Creaminess: Rotisserie chickens can vary in size and moisture, so I sometimes add a little extra mayonnaise or Greek yogurt if the salad feels too dry.
Add Extra Texture: When I want a little more crunch or sweetness, I add chopped grapes, diced apple, walnuts, or sliced almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg
