Quick Fruity Chicken Salad
Bright, refreshing, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Quick Fruity Chicken Salad is the perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chunks of cooked chicken are tossed with crisp apple, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and nutty sliced almonds for a delightful medley of textures. The creamy dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and a hint of lemon, ties everything together beautifully. This wholesome and versatile salad can be served as a light main dish, a flavorful filling for sandwiches, or a vibrant topping for fresh greens. Perfect for meal prep or a last-minute gathering, this easy chicken salad promises crowd-pleasing flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 cup Diced apple (unpeeled, any variety)
- 1 cup Diced celery
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients by shredding or chopping the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, halving the grapes, dicing the apples and celery, and measuring out the almonds.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, diced apples, celery, and sliced almonds. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
6. Serve immediately as is or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Enjoy as a stand-alone dish, on top of fresh greens, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.3 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 135.8 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1694 mg | 36% | |
*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.
