Description
A simple rotisserie chicken salad is elevated with a smoky harissa swirl. This high-protein meal uses a lighter dressing base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, perfect for healthy meal prep or a quick, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (2 cups) rotisserie chicken meat, shredded (skin and bones removed)
- 120g (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
- 180g (3/4 cup) plain Greek yogurt, divided
- 30g (2 tablespoons) harissa paste
- 2.5mL (1/2 teaspoon) smoked paprika
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 small red onion, very finely minced
- 30g (1/4 cup) fresh cilantro, divided
- 15mL (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice, divided
- 2.5mL (1/2 teaspoon) sea salt
- 1.25mL (1/4 teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Vegetables: Place shredded rotisserie chicken in a large bowl. Add finely diced celery and very finely minced red onion.
- Mix Primary Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of the Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Fold in two-thirds of the fresh cilantro.
- Combine Salad Base: Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Prepare Harissa Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, harissa paste, smoked paprika, and remaining 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
- Swirl and Serve: Transfer the finished chicken salad to a serving bowl. Spoon dollops of the harissa yogurt swirl over the top and lightly swirl with the back of a spoon. Garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.
Notes
If the harissa yogurt swirl is too thick, add a splash of water or extra lemon juice to thin it slightly before serving. If you dislike cilantro, substitute with fresh parsley or chives instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: General American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg