Zero Point Grilled Chicken Salad

This grilled chicken and chickpea salad combines lean protein, crisp vegetables, and a yogurt-based dressing. It can be served as a chilled lunch, tucked into lettuce cups, or portioned alongside greens. The ingredient list is flexible, but measuring any additions is important if you are tracking nutrition or WW points.

Ingredients

• Grilled chicken breast
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 handful grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• Dill, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon juice, optional

Instructions

1. Use fully cooked grilled chicken breast. Let it cool, then chop it into bite-size pieces.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Allow excess water to drain so it does not dilute the dressing.
3. Add the chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes to a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
5. Add the dressing to the salad and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
6. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Chill before serving if time allows.

Food-Safety and Preparation Notes

Cook chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), then refrigerate it promptly. Use a clean cutting board and utensils for the cooked chicken. Rinsing canned chickpeas improves the flavor and removes some of the canning liquid.

For a milder onion flavor, rinse the chopped onion briefly under cold water and dry it before adding it to the bowl. Add lemon juice gradually because too much liquid can make the yogurt dressing thin.

Storage

Store the salad in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within several days. Stir before serving because the vegetables may release moisture. Do not leave a chicken-and-yogurt salad at room temperature for an extended period.

WW Points Note

A zero-point result depends on the current WW program, serving size, chicken preparation, chickpea quantity per serving, yogurt brand, and any additions. Recalculate the exact batch in your current WW tools, especially if the chicken was cooked with oil or a sweetened marinade.