Chicken Apricot Salad
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Chop the dried apricots into small pieces, ensuring they are evenly sized. Set aside.
Chop the celery into thin slices and finely chop the green onions.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the slivered almonds until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, apricots, celery, green onions, and toasted almonds.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken apricot salad on a bed of fresh baby spinach or mixed greens.
Nutrition Facts
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.
