D C Chicken Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this D C Chicken Salad is the perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Tender shredded chicken breast is paired with crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, crisp green apple, and optional toasted slivered almonds, all brought together with a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and a hint of honey and Dijon mustard. A splash of lemon juice adds a zesty kick, while the seasoning is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of salt and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile chicken salad can be enjoyed over a bed of mixed greens, tucked into sandwiches, or rolled up in wraps. Packed with protein and vibrant flavors, it’s an ideal dish for meal prep, picnics, or a quick, crave-worthy lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (diced) celery
- 1 cup (halved) red grapes
- 1 medium (diced) green apple
- 0.5 cup (toasted, optional) slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (plain) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 cups (optional, for serving) mixed greens or salad leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, diced green apple, and toasted slivered almonds (if using).
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the chicken salad immediately over mixed greens or salad leaves, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla. Alternatively, refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld further before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.3 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1975 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 132.5 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1397 mg | 30% | |
*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.
