Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, bright lemon zest, cracked pepper, and a smooth creamy dressing. The citrus flavor keeps the salad fresh and vibrant while the creamy base creates a rich texture. This simple recipe works well for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or fresh salad bowls.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup celery finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon green onion finely sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. Place diced cooked chicken breast into a medium mixing bowl and cut into bite sized pieces.
2. In a separate bowl whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add celery, parsley, and green onion to the chicken and pour the dressing over the mixture.
4. Gently fold everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy lemon pepper dressing.
5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.
Notes
Fresh lemon zest brings strong citrus aroma and bright flavor.
Allowing the salad to chill improves flavor balance.
Stir gently before serving if the dressing settles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad, Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad, Citrus Pepper Chicken Salad