Scrumptious Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Scrumptious Chicken Salad, a delightful medley of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! Featuring tender shredded chicken breast, crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and the crunch of toasted slivered almonds, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste. A creamy dressing made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a pop of herby brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this versatile dish can be served over a bed of mixed greens for a light, refreshing salad or piled high on whole-grain bread or buttery croissants for a satisfying sandwich. Whether you're planning a quick lunch, picnic, or potluck, this easy homemade chicken salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce (optional, for serving)
- 4 pieces Whole-grain bread or croissants (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, celery, red onion, red grapes, and slivered almonds.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and give everything a final toss.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or spooned onto bread or croissants for sandwiches.
Enjoy your scrumptious chicken salad as a meal or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.0 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 1823 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 182.0 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2567 mg | 55% | |
*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.
