My Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with "My Chicken Salad," a delightful fusion of fresh, crisp, and creamy flavors. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and a touch of red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and tastes. The tangy dressing combines mayonnaise, protein-packed Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, a hint of honey, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a bright and satisfying finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chicken salad is versatile enough to serve on mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or alongside crackers for a quick and nourishing meal. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, this recipe is a must-try for fans of wholesome and flavorful dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cubed or shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (diced) Celery
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Chopped parsley
- (optional, for serving) Mixed greens or bread
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, and finely diced red onion. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
If desired, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and herbal flavor.
Serve the chicken salad chilled on a bed of mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or with your favorite crackers for a light and refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2219 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*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.
