Chicken Fruit Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this versatile and delicious Chicken Fruit Salad, a refreshing medley of tender chicken, juicy red grapes, sweet pineapple chunks, crisp apples, and crunchy celery. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with a perfectly balanced blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and fresh lemon juice, this salad delivers the ideal mix of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Perfectly suited for picnics, light lunches, or summer gatherings, it comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served on its own or over a bed of fresh greens for added texture and vibrancy. Nutty slivered almonds add an elegant crunch, but they’re optional, making this dish both customizable and crowd-pleasing. Get ready to wow your taste buds with this no-cook, easy-to-make Chicken Fruit Salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks, drained (if canned)
- 1 medium Apple, diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (optional)
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce or spinach leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, halved red grapes, pineapple chunks, diced apple, finely chopped celery, and slivered almonds (if using).
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken fruit salad chilled, either as a standalone dish or over a bed of romaine lettuce or spinach leaves for added freshness and crunch.
Garnish with additional slivered almonds or a drizzle of honey if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1281 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 164.0 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*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.
