Cherry Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this vibrant Cherry Chicken Salad, a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy, fresh cherries, crisp celery, and a hint of zest from finely diced red onion, all brought together by a creamy yogurt-mayonnaise dressing lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice. Toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, making each bite irresistibly balanced. Perfect for quick meal prep, this wholesome salad comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served over a bed of mixed greens for a light, nutritious meal or stuffed into sandwiches and wraps for easy portability. Whether you’re hosting a summer brunch or looking for a simple, satisfying option for busy weeknights, this Cherry Chicken Salad is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: cherry chicken salad, summer salad, quick lunch recipe, healthy chicken salad, sweet and savory salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast, pitted cherries, chopped celery, diced red onion, and toasted slivered almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and cherry mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the Cherry Chicken Salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2067 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 165.9 g | 332% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3228 mg | 69% | |
*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.
