Best 8 Chicken Salad With Scallions And Yogurt Recipes

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Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be made in many different ways. This version uses scallions and yogurt to create a light and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The scallions add a sharp, oniony flavor that pairs well with the creamy yogurt. This salad is also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious meal option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SCALLIONS AND YOGURT



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Our Chicken Salad with Scallions and Yogurt is a creamy, delicious take on a classic. Use our Basic Poached Chicken shredded and mixed with low-cal salad ingredients when you want a healthy lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 breast halves from Basic Poached Chicken, cooled and torn
Fresh lemon juice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together celery, scallions, yogurt, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in poached chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve over greens or in a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 3 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SCALLIONS AND YOGHURT



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Tasty and healthy alternative to the mayonaisse-based versions. Calls for poached breast halves; I used rotisserie chicken, which was just fine! Don't know where I got this recipe from; apologies to the creator. Time doesn't include poaching the chicken, since I didn't!

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breast halves, poached
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup scallion, finely chopped
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons basil, chopped (fresh)
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir together scelery and scallions, yoghurt and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold in chicken breast halves, cooled and shredded.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste.
  • Serve over greens or in a sandwich or wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 94.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 18.5

GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD



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This chicken salad is missing one of the classic chicken salad ingredients, mayonnaise. Instead, it uses Greek yogurt that lends some added tang and boosts the healthiness of the salad.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
½ cup celery, diced

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, honey, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix well until dressing is smooth and creamy.
  • Combine shredded chicken and celery in a large bowl. Top with dressing and mix to combine. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-YOGURT DRESSING



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This tasty chicken salad makes a light and healthy lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 ounces mesclun (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub tarragon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper under chicken skin. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken; thinly slice meat lengthwise. Add to bowl along with tomatoes and scallions; toss to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add mesclun; toss to coat. Divide among plates; spoon chicken mixture on top.

CHICKEN YOGURT SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken Yogurt Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BogeysMom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped fine
4 cups chicken, cooked and torn into small pieces
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup green onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Keep chilled.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHARRED SCALLION DRESSING



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A hearty, healthy meal that's halfway done before you even start cooking.

Provided by Adam Rapoport

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Dinner     Chicken     Green Onion/Scallion     Lemon Juice     Radish     Avocado     Quick & Easy     Lettuce

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounce country-style bread, crusts removed, torn into 1" pieces
10 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 scallions
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's (Best Foods)
1 small rotisserie chicken, meat pulled from bones and shredded
6 radishes, trimmed, cut into wedges
1 head of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
1 avocado, sliced, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss bread and 3 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp around the edges, 8-12 minutes; let croutons cool.
  • Meanwhile, separate scallion whites from greens. Finely chop whites; place in a large bowl. Finely chop greens. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Cook greens, stirring often, until blackened around edges and crisp, about 3 minutes. Scrape into bowl with whites, then whisk in lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 Tbsp. oil.
  • Pour half of dressing into a small bowl; set aside. Add chicken, radishes, and croutons to bowl with remaining dressing and toss to coat.
  • Arrange lettuce and half of avocado on a platter; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 3 Tbsp. reserved dressing; top with chicken salad. Tuck remaining avocado around; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

PASTA SALAD WITH CURRY CHICKEN, FRUIT, AND YOGURT



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Yogurt makes for a less fattening salad dressing while fruit adds a touch of sweetness. Great for a cool summer lunch, or leave out the chicken for a vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Tattoogrl13

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped scallion greens
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ Red Delicious apple, diced
½ cup white seedless grapes, halved
⅓ cup raisins
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 ½ cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallion greens and garlic; saute for 1 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Mix in apple, grapes raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, and almonds.
  • Combine yogurt and curry powder in a small bowl; pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

SESAME-SCALLION CHICKEN SALAD



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This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form gomae, a Japanese spinach salad.

Provided by Christina Chaey

Categories     Bon Appétit     Lunch     Dinner     Salad     Chicken     Cucumber     Green Onion/Scallion     Sesame     Lettuce     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Honey     Poach     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Picnic

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1-1½ lb. total)
3 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
3 scallions, thinly sliced on a deep diagonal
3 Persian cucumbers
½ cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. tahini
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. honey
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¼ head of romaine or green or red leaf lettuce or 1 head of Little Gem lettuce
Big handful of cilantro leaves with tender stems
½ lime (for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken, 3 Tbsp. kosher salt, and 5 cups water to a bare simmer in a medium pot over medium heat (chicken should be submerged). Be patient-this will take a little while. Once liquid begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook (water should not be simmering at all now) until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced, 8-10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl; discard poaching liquid. Let chicken sit until cool enough to handle, then shred meat into big pieces; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place scallions in a small bowl and pour in very cold water to cover; let soak 10 minutes.
  • Drain scallions in a mesh sieve or colander, then rinse under cold running water, swishing vigorously to rinse and to encourage them to curl up. Shake off as much water as possible and place in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Working one at a time, slice cucumbers in half crosswise, then slice each piece in half lengthwise. Place quarters cut side down and slice in half lengthwise again to create 8 pieces total per cucumber. Add to bowl with reserved chicken.
  • Set 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds aside in a small bowl for serving. Crush remaining sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle until some of the seeds have turned to powder, but with plenty of whole seeds left. (Alternatively, you can pulse seeds a few times in a food processor or spice mill, then transfer to a medium bowl before proceeding). Add lime juice, tahini, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes and mash to create a paste. Add ¼ cup water and whisk to combine (if you don't have a small enough whisk, work in with the pestle). Taste and season with salt.
  • Add lettuce and cilantro to bowl with reserved scallions. Pour half of dressing over and toss to coat. Arrange on a platter. Pour remaining dressing over chicken and cucumbers, toss to coat, and arrange over greens. Top salad with reserved 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds and squeeze juice from lime half over.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and yogurt.
  • If you don't have scallions, you can use red onion or shallots.
  • To make the salad even more flavorful, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
  • If you want a crunchier salad, you can add some chopped celery or carrots.
  • For a healthier version of the salad, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with scallions and yogurt is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy, tangy, and savory flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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