Heart-Healthy Sonoma Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Sonoma Chicken Salad, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Packed with lean cooked chicken breast, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and nutty almonds, this recipe combines a delightful medley of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, made with nonfat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice, keeps the dish rich yet guilt-free. Perfect for meal prep or quick gatherings, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be served as a refreshing standalone dish, in lettuce wraps, or atop mixed greens for a nutritious, satisfying meal. Whether you’re aiming for heart-healthy eating or simply crave a vibrant and versatile chicken salad, this recipe checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional or to taste)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt (if using). Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, red grapes, celery, green onions, and almonds.
Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a touch more honey. For more tanginess, increase the lemon juice slightly.
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad on its own, with whole-grain crackers, as a filling for lettuce wraps, or on top of mixed greens for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 948 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*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.
