Not Your Every Day Chicken Salad Chicken Salad
Discover a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite with "Not Your Every Day Chicken Salad Chicken Salad," a vibrant and flavorful dish that redefines the ordinary. This recipe combines tender chicken breast with a rich, creamy dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. The addition of red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, crisp celery, and green onions adds irresistible texture and bursts of flavor, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. Perfect for busy days, this quick and easy chicken salad comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served chilled as a refreshing meal. Enjoy it over greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. With its creative mix of ingredients, this salad is bound to become a go-to recipe for anyone seeking a healthy and delicious twist on tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 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 fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by shredding or dicing the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and stir until the chicken is fully coated.
Add the diced celery, sliced green onions, halved red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the chicken. Gently fold everything together to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on its own, over salad greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.5 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 669 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 2937 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 189.2 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1242 mg | 26% | |
*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.
