Chicken Salad with Craisins and Almonds
Elevate your lunch game with this Chicken Salad with Craisins and Almonds—an irresistible blend of tender shredded chicken, sweet-tart craisins, and nutty toasted almonds. This refreshing salad is balanced with crisp celery, a pop of red onion, and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with texture and flavor, it’s perfect for meal prep, summer picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it chilled on a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or alongside your favorite crackers for a versatile and satisfying dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a delightful medley of flavors, this chicken salad is guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cups Celery, diced
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, craisins, toasted sliced almonds, diced celery, and finely diced red onion.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*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.
