Sunflower Seed Chicken Salad
A delightful mix of crunchy sunflower seeds, tender chicken, and fresh veggies perfect for quick meals or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, sunflower seeds, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Mix the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine until everything is well coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Let the salad sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Use leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://www.spiritsdrink.com/sunflower-seed-chicken-salad/