Before we move onto the chicken salad recipe, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support on my personal account of our time at the Boston Marathon. Your comments were so touching, and they truly help to make this time easier.
And now, onto the recipe.
It's time for another quick and easy lunch idea. Over the past weeks, I shared a 10-Minute Thai Shrimp, Cucumber & Avocado Salad and my favorite Low-Fat Salmon Salad Sandwich with Capers Recipe. This time, I'm tackling the typically mayo-laden chicken salad. So, how do you take out the mayo without losing some of the classic creaminess and flavor? And while we're at it, why not add in a little crunch, a touch of sweetness and some subtle savory spice?
The answers are easy: non-fat Greek yogurt, diced celery, dried apricots and a touch of curry powder.
And how should you serve it? Well, that's up to you. You could tuck it between two pieces of whole wheat bread, spoon onto some Wasa crackers, or serve on a bed of lettuce.
For the chicken, I poached two chicken breasts and then chopped the meat once it cooled. To make things even easier, use the breasts from a store-bought roasted chicken.
The recipe:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chicken, dried apricots, celery, green onion, Greek yogurt, curry powder and salt.
Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
Serve on bread or crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
Other healthy lunch ideas:
Cookin' Canuck's Low-Fat Salad Sandwich Recipe with Capers
Cookin' Canuck's Chicken Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe with Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olives & Herb Yogurt
FatFree Vegan Kitchen's Lentil & Cauliflower Rice Tacos
Baked at Midnight's Asian Chicken Salad & Sesame Soy Dressing
Southern in Law's Avocado Quinoa
Printable Recipe
Low-Fat Chicken Salad Recipe with Curry & Apricots
Ingredients
- 2 cooked skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 dried apricots cut into small pieces
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt to taste*
- pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chicken, dried apricots, celery, green onion, Greek yogurt, curry powder and salt. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Serve on bread or crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
Nutrition
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Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Just bought some Wasa crackers - now I just need to make this! 🙂
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
I hope this means I can eat the entire bowl? Looks AMAZING Dara!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Great recipe for keeping on hand for quick, easy lunches. I can see myself making this for my curry-lovin' hubby (and ME) sometime soon! Thanks, Dara!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
Perfect light lunch and I love curried chicken salad!
Mr. & Mrs. P
Light and delicious!!! This would be great in a low cal wrap!!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign
I LOVE Curry Chicken Salad! I can't wait to try this lightened up version!
Amanda
What a great salad, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Liz
Thank you. Love apricots and will make this in the near future.
Jen @ Savory Simple
Saved! I love this type of chicken salad recipe. The best ones always have a sweet element.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love chicken salad with curry, and the apricots sound just perfect!