Fruited Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Fruited Chicken Salad, a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in a creamy dressing. Tender, diced chicken breast pairs beautifully with juicy red grapes, crisp diced apples, and crunchy celery, while chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful nutty texture. Tossed in a light dressing of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning, this salad is as healthy as it is flavorful. Serve it chilled for the best experience—whether perched atop a bed of mixed greens, tucked into a sandwich, or enjoyed straight from the bowl, it’s a refreshing and versatile dish ideal for any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick recipe is a crowd-pleasing choice that highlights wholesome ingredients and satisfying textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Diced apple (such as Gala or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Chopped celery
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced apple, chopped celery, and chopped walnuts or pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.
Serve the salad on its own, over a bed of mixed greens, or tucked into a sandwich or wrap for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.3 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 1879 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 163.2 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2602 mg | 55% | |
*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.
