Luncheon Chicken Salad
Discover the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and fruity flavors with this Luncheon Chicken Salad recipe, a timeless classic elevated with modern touches. Tender shredded or cubed chicken is combined with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard, and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice. The addition of finely diced celery, sweet red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and fresh parsley adds delightful texture and bursts of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile chicken salad can be served on a bed of mixed greens for a light, refreshing meal or nestled in buttery croissants for a decadent sandwich. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a quick lunch, this recipe delivers a harmonious medley of tastes in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.75 cup Red grapes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups Mixed greens (for serving, optional)
- 4 pieces Croissants or sandwich bread (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded or cubed chicken, diced celery, chopped red onion, halved grapes, toasted almonds, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the ingredients and gently fold everything together until evenly combined.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens for a light option, or use it to fill croissants or sandwich bread for a more indulgent meal.
Garnish with additional parsley or toasted almonds if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.6 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 649 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 3139 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 184.4 g | 369% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2931 mg | 62% | |
*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.
