Description
This Easy Taco Chicken Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a zesty Greek yogurt taco dressing and crunchy veggies, it offers a delicious twist on traditional taco flavors without the heaviness. Ready in minutes and versatile to serve with lettuce wraps, tortillas, or tortilla chips, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Salad
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery (or jicama)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Avocado slices
- Extra cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, taco seasoning, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will form the flavorful base that coats the salad ingredients.
- Add the salad ingredients: To the bowl with the dressing, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced red and yellow bell peppers, diced red onion, diced celery or jicama, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño. These fresh ingredients add crunch and vibrant flavors to the salad.
- Mix and season: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Taste the salad and season with kosher salt and black pepper according to your preference, enhancing the overall flavor balance.
- Serve and garnish: Optionally garnish your salad with avocado slices and extra cilantro for added creaminess and freshness. Enjoy this salad plain or serve it in a lettuce wrap, tortilla, or alongside tortilla chips for a fun and easy meal option.
Notes
- The recipe uses rotisserie chicken for convenience, but you can cook and shred your own chicken if preferred.
- Substitute yogurt with a dairy-free Greek-style yogurt to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Celery can be replaced by jicama or cucumber for a different crunchy texture.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: taco chicken salad, easy chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy taco salad, no cook chicken recipe
