Girly Girl Chicky Chicken Salad
Light, refreshing, and brimming with vibrant flavors, the Girly Girl Chicky Chicken Salad is the ultimate blend of sweet and savory perfection! Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, the crunch of finely diced celery, and the juicy burst of halved red grapes, this chicken salad is a harmony of textures and tastes. A creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, while toasted slivered almonds add a delightful nutty crunch. Whether served over a bed of crisp mixed greens, tucked into a buttery croissant, or wrapped in a tortilla, this 15-minute, no-cook recipe is ideal for easy lunches, picnics, or light dinners. Healthy, flavorful, and versatile, this chicken salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely diced
- 1 cups Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cups Green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or butter lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing all ingredients. Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the celery finely, halve the red grapes, and thinly slice the green onions. Toast the slivered almonds if not already toasted.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red grapes, green onion, and toasted slivered almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
For serving, spoon the chicken salad over mixed greens or butter lettuce if desired, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or croissants.
Enjoy your Girly Girl Chicky Chicken Salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.5 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2292 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 160.5 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2444 mg | 52% | |
*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.
