Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad costs about $7.43 to make ($1.86 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 305 calories, 45 g protein, and 5 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 45 g protein/serving
- 305 calories/serving
- 5 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Poached chicken breast bound with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, with cucumber for crunch. High protein, low carb, and it holds all week for packed lunches.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb chicken breast | $4.73 |
| 1 cup Greek yogurt | $1.37 |
| 2 tbsp mayonnaise | $0.17 |
| 1 cucumber, diced | $0.79 |
| ¼ onion, minced | $0.11 |
| lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill | $0.25 |
| Total | $7.43 |
How to make it
- Simmer the chicken in salted water 15-18 minutes until cooked through. Cool, then shred or dice.
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill.
- Fold in the chicken, cucumber and onion. Chill 20 minutes before eating.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 305 |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net carbs | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 153 mg |
Substitutions
- Chicken breast, boneless skinless → Tuna, canned in water. 4 cans of tuna makes this dramatically cheaper
Make it cheaper
Chicken thighs poach just as well and cost less per pound; so does using all yogurt and skipping the mayo.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad?
About $7.43 total, or $1.86 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad?
Each serving has roughly 45 g of protein (305 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad cheaper?
Chicken thighs poach just as well and cost less per pound; so does using all yogurt and skipping the mayo.
Do leftovers of Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad keep well?
Excellent — 4 days refrigerated, and the flavour improves overnight.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.