Everyone knows that getting fit requires both exercise, such as the LongSpine Method exercise class from Newport Medical and Wellness Center, and a healthy diet. For many people, exercising is much easier than consistently fighting the convenience and taste of unhealthy foods. Changing your mindset is as simple as finding a few delicious and easy recipes that are so good you actually enjoy eating them.
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich is a refreshing, energy-packed choice that will make your taste buds cheer. It tastes just like the fattier, unhealthy version of chicken salad but has a few key ingredient swaps that make it a remarkably healthy substitute. Best of all, it only takes about fifteen minutes to make, from start to finish. So no matter what you have going on for the day, you can whip this meal up in a flash without interfering with your busy schedule.
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
To make your Greek yogurt chicken salad sandwich, you’ll need a dozen simple ingredients, a large bowl and 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup seedless grapes, halved
- ½ cup diced apple
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 4 Boston bibb lettuce leaves
- 8 slices bread
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ground black pepper and Kosher salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, apple, Greek yogurt, red onion, slivered almonds, dried cranberries, garlic powder, pepper and salt, and lemon juice.
- Once ingredients are well-mixed, place a large spoonful on a whole grain bread or roll. Add lettuce, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Considerations
When you’re trying to lose or maintain weight, it’s essential to know the nutrition facts of the foods you eat. Unfortunately, some recipe books don’t include this information, so you’re left guessing what you’re actually consuming.
Whether you’re following a specific diet or just trying to watch your overall calorie intake, here’s what you should know about the nutritional components of this Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe. Keep in mind that this information is for the filling only. Because breads and rolls can differ significantly in calorie content, you should input that information separately. You can find it on the packaging for your bread or rolls.
Nutrition Facts (Filling Only)
Servings per recipe: 4
Amount per serving:
Calories: 212
Total fat: 6.1g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 96.4mg
Sodium: 97.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 19.4g
Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
Sugars: 14.2g
Protein: 41.5g
As you can see, this recipe is a great, low-calorie meal for lunch or dinner. It’s also high in protein and low in total fat. Arguably the best part about it, though, is that it can be quickly made from leftover rotisserie chicken. The quicker your healthy meals are to prepare, the easier it will be for you to make and eat them consistently.
Build a Healthier You
Just as homes need sturdy components to be strong, your body needs nutrient-rich foods to be strong as well. To build a healthier you, find tasty healthy meals that you actually enjoy. This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich is a great place to start.
