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Pepperoncini Chicken Salad

Pepperoncini Chicken Salad: A Vibrant Twist on Classic Flavor

This Pepperoncini Chicken Salad is a delicious blend of flavors, featuring tangy pepperoncini and creamy Greek yogurt, perfect for a healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup pepperoncini sliced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 medium red onion diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or light mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Optional Touches
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add the shredded cooked chicken, sliced pepperoncini, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Gently fold into the dressing.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  5. Serve in lettuce cups, on whole-grain bread, or over a bed of greens. Garnish with parsley or dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For freezing, consider freezing chicken and dressing separately.

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