This light, refreshing chicken salad mixes Greek yogurt and fresh basil with chopped chicken, blueberries, celery, and scallions. Served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with toasted almonds, it balances creamy, savory, and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch – a quick, wholesome, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 8 leaves lettuce
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, basil, salt, and pepper until blended.
2. Add chicken, blueberries, celery, and scallions and toss until evenly coated.
3. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter and top with chicken mixture, dividing evenly between lettuce leaves.
4. Top with almonds.
(lb=pound; Tbsp=Tablespoon(s); tsp=teaspoon; g=gram(s); mg=milligrams; mcg = micrograms.)
Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter. (2025, June 25). Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps. Retrieved from: https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/subscriber-only/blueberry-almond-chicken-salad-lettuce-wraps/
