Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Transform your leftover rotisserie chicken into a delightful Rotisserie Chicken Salad packed with fresh flavors and satisfying textures. This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and nutty almonds, all brought together in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice. The vibrant addition of red onion and fresh parsley elevates this dish to a new level of deliciousness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a versatile option for meal prep, perfect for enjoying on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop a crisp bed of greens. Whether you're planning a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this rotisserie chicken salad is a must-try! Keywords: rotisserie chicken salad, easy chicken recipes, healthy meal prep, quick salad recipe, creamy chicken salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 large celery stalks
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 cup grapes
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and discard. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the dressing.
Chop the celery stalks into small, evenly-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Halve the grapes, and roughly chop the almonds. Add all these ingredients to the bowl with the chicken.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Add the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serve the rotisserie chicken salad chilled. It can be enjoyed on its own, on a bed of greens, or in a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.5 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1477 mg | 492% | |
| Sodium | 5436 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 322.4 g | 645% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4002 mg | 85% | |
*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.
