Low Sodium Sonoma Chicken Salad
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with this Low Sodium Sonoma Chicken Salad, a vibrant and satisfying dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, sweet halved red grapes, crisp diced celery, and crunchy apples and walnuts, this salad delivers the perfect balance of textures. A creamy, tangy low sodium dressing made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties everything together with a light and refreshing finish. Perfect for meal prep or quick lunches, serve this heart-healthy chicken salad on crisp romaine lettuce leaves or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a flavorful, low-sodium option that doesn’t compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken breast (unsalted)
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Diced celery
- 1 medium Chopped apple (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 0.333 cup Chopped unsalted walnuts
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (unsalted, plain, low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, chopped apple, and chopped walnuts.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, low sodium Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, honey, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to crush the grapes or apples.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and color.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind the low sodium aspect of the recipe.
Serve the salad chilled on a bed of romaine lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling in whole-grain bread or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 550 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 163.5 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2653 mg | 56% | |
*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.
