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Moroccan-spiced Greek yogurt chicken salad in a bowl, garnished with fresh herbs and served alongside lettuce wraps and cucumbers.
Alyssa

Moroccan-Spiced Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Healthy Greek yogurt chicken salad recipe with Moroccan-inspired spices, no mayo, ready in just 15 minutes.
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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

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (rotisserie or shredded chicken works)
  • 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)
  • black pepper lots of freshly ground
Add-ins
  • ½ cup dried cherries (or cranberries)
  • ⅓ cup diced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans (or 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, tart 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! Serves 4.