Chicken and Apricot Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Chicken and Apricot Salad, a perfect fusion of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Bursting with tender shredded chicken, chewy chopped dried apricots, crisp mixed greens, and the crunch of toasted almonds, every bite is as dynamic as it is delicious. Crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion add a touch of creaminess and sharpness, while a homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and satisfying salad is perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or as a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Packed with nutrition, texture, and freshness, this chicken salad recipe checks all the boxes for flavor and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Dried apricots, chopped
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the salad base by placing the mixed salad greens into a large serving bowl.
Add the shredded cooked chicken, chopped dried apricots, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds on top of the greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the flavorful Chicken and Apricot Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2989 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.7 g | ||
| Protein | 184.8 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3766 mg | 80% | |
*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.
