This tender chicken and beet salad is light, colorful, and full of fresh flavor. Sweet beets, juicy chicken, and a creamy light mayo made with Greek yogurt come together in a bowl that feels both wholesome and satisfying. If you enjoy light chicken salads, you will also love our Light Chicken Salad with Mustard Dressing and our Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados.
Ingredients
- Chicken fillet
- 1 beet
- Light cheese
- Eggs
- Walnuts, for serving
- For the light mayo: 4 yolks (boiled)
- 200 g (3/4 cup) Greek yogurt
- A little lemon juice
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and spices, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the chicken fillet, beet, and eggs until done; cool.
- Dice or grate the chicken, beet, eggs, and cheese; layer or toss in a bowl.
- For the light mayo, mash the boiled yolks well and stir in the yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and spices until smooth.
- Dress the salad and top with walnuts when serving.
Tips
- Cool the chicken, beet, and eggs completely before dicing so the salad stays fresh and the dressing does not turn runny.
- Grate the beet finely for a more even color and a softer texture, or dice it for a chunkier salad.
- For another fresh, protein-packed idea, try our Record-Breaking Chicken Salad, and browse more light salad ideas at Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 96 kcal | Protein 9 g | Fat 4 g | Carbs 2 g