Chicken Salad with Fruit
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this irresistible Chicken Salad with Fruit — a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. This recipe blends tender, juicy shredded chicken with a medley of sweet red grapes, crisp apples, tangy pineapple chunks, and crunchy celery, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Tossed in a light and creamy Greek yogurt dressing, sweetened with honey and brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Toasted slivered almonds add the perfect nutty crunch, while serving it over mixed salad greens transforms it into a satisfying meal. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with vibrant ingredients, this fruit-forward chicken salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a quick make-ahead lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (halved) Red seedless grapes
- 1 medium (cored and diced) Apple (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 cup (fresh or canned, drained) Pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (sliced thin) Celery
- 0.5 cup (toasted) Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups (for serving, optional) Mixed salad greens
Instructions
Prepare the cooked chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and prepare the fruits and vegetables. Halve the grapes, dice the apple (leave the skin on for added texture, if desired), and slice the celery thinly. Add these to the mixing bowl along with the pineapple chunks.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken, fruits, and vegetables in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Add the toasted almonds to the salad and gently fold them in.
Serve immediately over a bed of mixed salad greens, if desired, or refrigerate for up to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy your fresh and flavorful chicken salad with fruit!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 445 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*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.
