I Recreated My Favorite Trader Joe’s Greek-Style Chicken Salad (With a Lighter Twist)

A high-protein, 5-minute lunch that feels filling, flavorful, and not heavy.

If you’ve seen my other video, then you already know—I love the Greek-style chicken salad from Trader Joe’s.

It’s one of those easy, flavorful options that feels like a complete meal without requiring any effort.

But I also love a good challenge.

So I decided to recreate it at home—with my own twist—using one of my favorite ingredients: Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

And honestly?This turned out so good.

It’s creamy, salty, a little tangy, and most importantly—it feels filling, nutritious, and not heavy.

The Recipe (My Version)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white meat chicken (chopped or cubed)

• 1–1.5 cups plain 0% Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp marinated sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tsp capers + a splash of the brine

• 1 tbsp chopped Kalamata olives

• 1 tbsp chopped marinated artichokes

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Pinch of pepper (to taste)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

2. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. Optional: Let it chill for 15–20 minutes for even better flavor.

   
   

Trader Joe’s Shopping List

If you want to recreate this exactly, here’s what to grab:

• Cooked white meat chicken (or rotisserie chicken)

• Plain 0% Greek yogurt

• Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)

• Capers

• Kalamata olives

• Marinated artichokes

• Spinach or lettuce

• Whole wheat lavash wrap

  
  

How I Eat It (My Go-To)

This is where it becomes a true in-a-pinch meal:

1. Warm up a whole wheat lavash wrap

2. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the chicken salad

3. Sprinkle spinach or lettuce

4. Wrap and enjoy

   
   

It’s quick, satisfying, and something I actually look forward to eating.

Why This Works

This recipe has been on repeat for me because it checks every box:

• High protein → keeps me full

• Quick to make → under 5 minutes

• Simple ingredients → most are already pre-marinated (aka built-in flavor)

• Lighter swap → Greek yogurt instead of mayo

It’s one of those meals that feels like you tried… without actually trying.

Final Thoughts

This is exactly the kind of meal I lean on right now—something that fits into the margins of motherhood, doesn’t require overthinking, and still feels put together.

Very polished in a pinch, but for food. I like to call it--fed in a pinch.

If you make this, let me know what you think—I’d love to hear if you tweak it or make it your own.