Curried Chicken and Grape Salad on Greens
A creamy, satisfying chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a powerful protein boost. Sweet red grapes and crisp celery add the perfect refreshing crunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Leftover chicken salad keeps beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making this a perfect batch-prep lunch. Store the greens separately so they stay crisp.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep stalks celery (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
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Whisk together the plain Greek yogurt
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, curry powder, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Fold the cooked chicken breast
Fold the cooked chicken breast, halved red grapes, and diced celery into the yogurt dressing until everything is well coated.
Look for: everything is well coated
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Divide the mixed greens evenly between two…
Divide the mixed greens evenly between two serving bowls or plates.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top the greens with a generous scoop…
Top the greens with a generous scoop of the curried chicken salad and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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