Different but Delicious Chicken Salad for Parties
Brighten up your next gathering with this "Different but Delicious Chicken Salad for Parties," a refreshing twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for entertaining. Packed with tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp green apple, crunchy celery, and hearty chopped walnuts, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. A creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard adds a tangy richness, while fresh chives and a hint of lemon juice brighten every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with crackers, toasted bread, or lettuce cups. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or an elegant soirée, this elevated chicken salad will be the star of the spread! Keywords: chicken salad recipe, party appetizers, easy chicken recipe, sweet and savory salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 Green apple, diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, halved red grapes, diced green apple, finely chopped celery, and roughly chopped walnuts.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the salad and give it one final toss.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled as a party appetizer with crackers, toasted bread, or lettuce cups. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
