Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Dill Yogurt Dressing
Crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and tender shredded chicken tossed over mixed greens with a rich, dill-infused Greek yogurt dressing. It comes together in minutes without any cooking required.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katrina + Lila
Katrina created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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.
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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
To save time during busy weekdays, prep the dressing up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the fat-free Greek yogurt
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Whisk together the fat-free Greek yogurt
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried dill, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Combine the mixed greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved kalamata olives, and pre-cooked shredded chicken breast.
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Drizzle the dill yogurt dressing over the…
Drizzle the dill yogurt dressing over the salad components.
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Gently toss all ingredients together using tongs…
Gently toss all ingredients together using tongs until the greens and chicken are evenly coated.
Look for: the greens and chicken are evenly coated
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Plate immediately and enjoy
Plate immediately and enjoy.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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