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Close-up of Moroccan-Spiced Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley, featuring dried cherries and chopped pecans.
Alyssa

Moroccan-Spiced Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A healthy Greek yogurt chicken salad with Moroccan-inspired spices for a lightened-up, protein-packed lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Moroccan
Calories: 255
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (feel free to use rotisserie or shredded chicken)
  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt (or 2% or nonfat)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spiciness)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup dried cherries (or sub cranberries)
  • ⅓ cup diced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans (or sub toasted sliced almonds)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add yogurt, tahini, dijon mustard, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Fold in the diced chicken breast, dried cherries, green onion, parsley, cilantro, and chopped pecans. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve as is, or in lettuce cups or on a sandwich or bun!

Notes

Serve with buns, lettuce wraps, or enjoy on its own.