Description
Savor Mediterranean charm with this chicken bagel salad, where crisp greens meet tender grilled chicken and chewy bagel croutons. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a light yet satisfying meal that brings Mediterranean flavors directly to your plate.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 2 cups shredded)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup radishes, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk together creamy Greek yogurt, velvety whipped cream cheese, tangy vinegar, and aromatic Everything Bagel Seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transform red onion, radishes, and cucumber into precise, uniform miniature cubes using a sharp culinary knife, ensuring consistent texture and visual appeal.
- Gently introduce shredded chicken and meticulously diced vegetables into the seasoned yogurt mixture, carefully folding ingredients to ensure comprehensive integration and balanced flavor distribution.
- Thoroughly incorporate all components, using a gentle stirring motion to prevent ingredient compression, then evaluate the flavor profile and modulate seasoning with additional Everything Bagel Seasoning or vinegar as necessary.
- Present this vibrant, protein-rich salad in multiple versatile serving options: nestled atop a crisp bagel, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, sandwiched between artisan bread, or enjoyed independently as a refreshing standalone dish.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra chicken or incorporating quinoa for a more substantial meal.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium Everything Bagel Seasoning or making your own blend with less salt.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store separately to maintain crisp vegetable texture and prevent soggy salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg