Chicken Apricot Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and refreshing Chicken Apricot Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. This recipe combines tender bites of cooked chicken breast with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, the crunch of celery and slivered almonds, and the subtle zing of green onions. Tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Finished with a bed of crisp baby spinach or mixed greens, this quick and effortless dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a healthy dinner. Whether you're meal prepping or serving guests, this crowd-pleaser delivers protein, texture, and a burst of flavor in every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Celery
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

2. Chop the dried apricots into small pieces, ensuring they are evenly sized. Set aside.

3. Chop the celery into thin slices and finely chop the green onions.

4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the slivered almonds until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

5. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.

6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, apricots, celery, green onions, and toasted almonds.

7. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

8. Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. Serve the chicken apricot salad on a bed of fresh baby spinach or mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (297.9g)

Calories		550
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		24.4 g	31%
	Saturated Fat	3.6 g	18%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		113 mg	38%
Sodium		489 mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate		36.9 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	6.0 g	21%
	Total Sugars	27.7 g
Protein		47.7 g	95%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		153 mg	12%
Iron		3.3 mg	18%
Potassium		1175 mg	25%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 882 cal (39.5%%)

Protein: 762 cal (34.1%%)

Carbs: 590 cal (26.4%%)