Name: Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Wild Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup wild rice; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.75 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 cups broccoli florets; 0.5 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups halved red grapes; 1.5 cups sliced celery; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 0.5 cup sliced scallions

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Wild Rice

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This fresh take on chicken salad features a creamy yogurt-balsamic dressing and plenty of fresh herbs. It's a great option for leftover cooked chicken.

By Lauren Grant

Updated on July 22, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ cup wild rice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon water
2 cups halved red grapes
1 ½ cups sliced celery
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced scallions

Directions

Cook wild rice according to package directions, about 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet; cover and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, covered, until the chicken is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Bring 3/4 cup water to a simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain.
Whisk yogurt, vinegar, shallots, water, and the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.
Combine the wild rice, chicken, broccoli, grapes, celery, parsley, and scallions in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare wild rice (Step 1) and chicken (Step 2) up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Cook broccoli (Step 3) and make dressing (Step 4) up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408	Calories
15g	Fat
35g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 1/3 cups
Calories 408
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 33g	66%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 547mg	24%
Potassium 921mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.