Almond Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing and flavorful Almond Chicken Salad—a perfect blend of tender chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted almonds, all brought together with a creamy dressing made from a mix of tangy Greek yogurt, savory mayonnaise, and a touch of honey and lemon juice for balance. This easy 15-minute recipe packs a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it an excellent choice for meal preps, light lunches, or elegant gatherings. Serve this wholesome chicken salad over crisp mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in a tortilla for a versatile and satisfying meal. Healthy, quick, and bursting with vibrant ingredients, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups (toasted) Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups (diced) Celery
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
Start by preparing the dressing. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Once toasted, remove from heat and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, and sliced green onions.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the toasted almonds to the mixture and gently fold them in, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the almond chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or enjoy it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
