5-Minute Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Bowl
A quick, high-protein bowl featuring tender canned chicken tossed with creamy plain Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, and Mediterranean herbs. It takes just 5 minutes to assemble and requires zero cooking.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Diana + Lila
Diana 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.
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.
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Scoop 0.5 cup (120g) of plain nonfat Greek yogurt into a medium mixing bowl.
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Add 1 tbsp (15g) of lemon juice
Add 1 tbsp (15g) of lemon juice, 0.5 tsp (0.5g) of dried oregano, 0.25 tsp (0.75g) of garlic powder, 0.12 tsp (0.75g) of salt, and 0.12 tsp (0.25g) of black pepper to the yogurt. Whisk with a fork for 15 seconds until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Open and drain a 5 oz (142g)…
Open and drain a 5 oz (142g) can of canned chicken breast. Flake the chicken into the bowl using a fork.
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Stir the chicken thoroughly into the yogurt…
Stir the chicken thoroughly into the yogurt mixture until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Chop 0
Chop 0.5 pcs (100g) of cucumber and stir it gently into the chicken mixture for added crunch.
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Transfer to a bowl and top with…
Transfer to a bowl and top with 1 tbsp (10g) of crumbled feta cheese and 2 pcs (6g) of pitted kalamata olives. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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