Bariatric Chicken Salad

Bariatric Chicken Salad

July 17, 2026

This Bariatric Chicken Salad Recipe is simple to make and will be your summer time favorite!

It’s the time of the summer when I start moving towards meals that don’t need to be cooked.

I mean, ya know what I mean??

More meals that are served cold. Or in a slow cooker. Or on a grill. I start steering away from stovetop or even baked. I still use them on occasion, but not nearly as much as the lighter, cooler, summer fare.

Thus, I’ve made a few delicious chicken salad recipes. My current favorite is really a classic chicken salad. Instead of creamy mayo, I used Greek yogurt. I tossed in some red onion and a few sliced red grapes.

I know my weight-loss surgery friends love meals like chicken salad. The key here is to use cooked chicken and not canned chicken and to go easy on the yogurt. Avoid letting the chicken salad get too soft, which leaves you hungry sooner.

***Time Saver Tip!!!! Put your chicken in a slow cooker the day before you want to make this and in the refrigerator overnight. Having the chicken cooked already is awesome. Even better when it’s already cold and you can cut it super fast. If you didn’t get a chance to get it in the slow cooker, buy precooked chicken strips to cut up and toss in the mixture.

Bariatric Chicken Salad

Recipe by: Steph Wagner (Bariatric Food Coach)
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup no calorie sweetener of choice (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Mix together chicken, celery, onion, and grapes.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together Greek yogurt, Splenda, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Toss dressing and chicken mixtures together to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Info

Calories 218; Carbohydrates 7 grams; Fat 4 grams; Protein 29 grams

Check out more from Steph of Bariatric Food Coach on ObesityHelp!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steph Wagner MS, RDN has worked as a dietitian and food coach to bariatric patients since 2009. She is the co-founder Bariatricfoodcoach.com with her husband Kevin, a web developer. Together they've built an extensive, user-friendly website and community for post-op patients. Steph also has a published cookbook “Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery.” Read more articles by Steph!
Recipe Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary depending on the brands and quantities of ingredients used. If you have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or follow a specific nutrition plan, please review the ingredient list before consuming. All information on ObesityHelp.com is provided for general informational purposes only and should not replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. Please contact your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns related to your nutrition.