Chicken Salad with Chevre Toasts
Elevate your lunch or light dinner with this vibrant Chicken Salad with Chevre Toasts, a delightful medley of flavors and textures that’s sure to impress. Tender shredded chicken breast pairs beautifully with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and a creamy Dijon mustard dressing, creating a balanced and satisfying salad. The real star of this dish, however, is the accompanying chevre toasts—golden-baked baguette rounds spread with tangy, velvety goat cheese for a touch of indulgence. Served over a bed of fresh spring greens or peppery arugula, this recipe combines elegance and simplicity in under 30 minutes. Perfect for entertaining or upgrading your everyday meal! Keywords: chicken salad, chevre toasts, goat cheese recipes, easy lunch ideas, quick dinner recipes, entertaining recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, shredded Cooked chicken breast
- 2 medium, diced Celery stalks
- 1 cup, halved Red grapes
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small, sliced into 12 rounds Baguette
- 4 ounces, softened Chevre (goat cheese)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cups Spring mix or arugula
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, and sliced green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the toasts.
Place the baguette slices onto a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides.
Bake the slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until they are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven.
Spread the softened chevre (goat cheese) evenly over the toasted baguette slices.
To serve, arrange the spring mix or arugula on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Spoon the chicken salad onto the greens and arrange the chevre toasts on the side.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.3 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3118 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 138.8 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1873 mg | 40% | |
*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.
