This breakfast staple adds creaminess.
Thats when I reach for my chicken salad recipe, which is a little rogue.
Wondering whether the experts agreed, I asked four culinary pros how they make their ideal chicken salad.
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It was gratifying to find out that they all said the same thingand all of them agreed with me!
I like making my chicken salad with Greek yogurt because I hate mayo, shares Hoeffner.
Greek yogurt adds creaminess but also a bit of tartness, plus protein and other nutrients.
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Still, it’s a neutral enough base that can take on many flavors.
And shes not alone.
Merchant told me, My favorite ingredient to use in chicken salad is plain Greek yogurt.
Sometimes, I will use all Greek yogurt, or I will use halfmayoand half yogurt.
I often add a combination of Greek yogurt and mayo.
Kewpie mayonnaise is my favorite, she says.
Whether you use it exclusively or blend it with mayo, opt for full-fat or 2 percent Greek yogurt.
They are richer and more satisfying and wont make your chicken salad watery the way non-fat yogurt can.
Farmer confirms, I use full-fat Greek yogurt to bump up the creaminess.
Greek yogurt adds luscious texture and takes on whatever flavors you throw at it, adds Farmer.
That versatility is exactly what makes Greek yogurt a standout.
Any way you season it, she confirms, Its so good.
