Creamy Lemon Chicken and Pea Salad

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken and Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed; 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed and patted dry; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, minced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

This fresh and creamy chicken salad with sweet peas is the perfect easy lunch for a busy day.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 21, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

I first saw this salad going viral online and I just had to try it for myself. It is so refreshing because the sweet peas add a lovely pop of flavor against the tender chicken and zesty lemon dressing.

My family loves it because it stays fresh in the fridge for a few days. For the best texture, make sure your peas are completely thawed and patted dry so the dressing stays nice and thick.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed and patted dry
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place your cooked chicken, thawed peas, diced celery, and minced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill.
3
Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until it is well coated.
4
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to your liking and give it one final stir.
5
Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This salad tastes wonderful served inside a buttery croissant or scooped onto a bed of fresh greens for a light meal.

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