Healthy Chicken Salad-linkCut calories and fat with this chicken salad. Made with nonfat, protein-packed Greek yogurt, this salad is a healthy alternative. Serve by itself, or in sandwiches or wraps.

INGREDIENTS
2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts, halved
2 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup apple, diced
1/3 cup grapes, halved
1/4 cup slivered almonds, optional
1/4 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS
1.    Place chicken breasts in a large saucepan. Add chicken broth, water, and bay leaves. Cook over medium-high until liquid is just simmering. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked; about 12-15 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and allow to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Cut chicken into bite-size chunks. Add chicken, celery, apple, grapes, almonds, and cranberries to the yogurt mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
4.    Enjoy immediately or store; covered in the refrigerator.

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