Festival Cherry Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome textures, Festival Cherry Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on classic chicken salad recipes. Juicy, sweet cherries are paired with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and toasted slivered almonds, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, a touch of honey, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, while red onion and parsley add a pop of freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or an elegant lunch. Serve it chilled on a bed of lettuce, in wraps, or with buttery croissants for a satisfying and versatile meal. This cherry chicken salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a must-try for anyone craving a healthy, colorful, and palate-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, pitted and halved cherries, chopped celery, diced red onion, and toasted slivered almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and cherry mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
Serve chilled, either on a bed of fresh lettuce, in a wrap, or with croissants for a light and flavorful meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 477 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1836 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.0 g | ||
| Protein | 172.3 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2691 mg | 57% | |
*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.
