Creamy Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistibly flavorful Creamy Chicken Salad! Perfectly combining tender cooked chicken with the crisp crunch of celery and the slight sweetness of optional grapes, this recipe strikes a delicious balance between textures and flavors. A luscious dressing made from mayo, tangy Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, while toasted slivered almonds lend a subtle nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes and customizable with your favorite add-ins, this chicken salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or simply served over leafy greens. Easy, versatile, and utterly satisfying, it's a must-try for quick meals or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Grapes (halved, optional)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, and chopped red onion. If desired, add halved grapes and toasted slivered almonds for sweetness and crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Add the chopped parsley and stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the creamy chicken salad on its own, in a sandwich, with crackers, or in a wrap. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.9 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 732 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 236.8 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2787 mg | 59% | |
*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.
