No Bake Lemon Chicken Salad – Fresh, Zesty, and Perfect for Meal Prep
A quick, flavorful chicken salad with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for meal prep and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
Protein
- 3 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie, poached, or canned)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (or a blend of both)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for depth)
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice) lemon (zest and juice)
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, basil, or tarragon)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- ½ cup diced apple or grapes (optional for sweetness)
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts (for crunch)
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in chopped celery, onion, herbs, and optional fruit or nuts.
- Gently fold in shredded or diced chicken until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill before serving.