Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this *Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad*—a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and toasted slivered almonds for irresistible texture and flavor. A zesty dressing made with creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties it all together, while a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest adds a fresh, vibrant finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it on butter lettuce leaves for a light, low-carb option, or pair it with crackers for a satisfying snack. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday meal, this dish is a healthy twist on the classic chicken salad that's guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 quarter cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 leaves butter lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, red grapes, celery, scallions, slivered almonds, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve on its own, with crackers, or scooped into butter lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.0 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 1877 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 178.4 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3342 mg | 71% | |
*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.
