Low-Calorie Main Dish Low-Calorie Meat Low-Calorie Chicken Quick Low-Calorie Chicken Classic Dill Chicken Salad 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews We lightened up the creamy dressing in this healthy chicken salad recipe with a combo of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt. Dill, grapes, celery and walnuts make up this classic chicken salad but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruit, vegetables and herbs. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 29, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days to streamline meal prep.Greek yogurt and chicken boost protein content while reducing fat.Toasted pecans or walnuts add a nice crunch to this quick-to-make salad. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken ¾ cup halved red or green grapes ¾ cup diced celery 3 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts Directions Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, shallot, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, grapes and celery. Top with nuts. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 190 Calories 13g Fat 6g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 190 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 4g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Vitamin A 146IU 3% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 11mcg 3% Sodium 327mg 14% Calcium 39mg 3% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 19mg 5% Potassium 219mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.