Gorgonzola Chicken Salad Fred Meyer Deli Copycat
Elevate your lunch game with this creamy and tangy Gorgonzola Chicken Salad, a spot-on copycat of the Fred Meyer deli favorite! This delightful salad combines tender shredded chicken with the rich, bold flavor of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, balanced perfectly with the crunch of celery and toasted walnuts, the sweetness of juicy red grapes, and the zesty tang of lemon juice. A creamy dressing made from a mix of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt ties it all together, delivering a lighter yet satisfying texture. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe can be served as a sandwich filling, wrapped in a tortilla, or atop a fresh bed of greens. Perfect for a quick weekday lunch or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this Gorgonzola Chicken Salad will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 2 stalks Green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or chopped cooked chicken breast, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, diced celery, halved red grapes, thinly sliced green onion, and toasted walnuts.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
4. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
5. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Gorgonzola Chicken Salad as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a bed of fresh greens. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 221.5 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 942 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 5307 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 284.5 g | 569% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1555 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3163 mg | 67% | |
*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.
