Sonoma Chicken Salad
Indulge in the fresh, vibrant flavors of Sonoma Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad that’s both satisfying and wholesome. This recipe combines tender, oven-baked chicken with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and crunchy toasted pecans for a medley of textures and tastes. The creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, and poppy seeds perfectly ties everything together, creating a luscious yet light dish. Ready in under an hour and packed with protein, this versatile meal is perfect for serving over crisp lettuce leaves or wrapped in your favorite bread. Whether for a brunch spread, picnic, or quick lunch, Sonoma Chicken Salad is a crowd-pleaser that highlights California-inspired freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup, diced red onion
- 0.5 cup, chopped celery
- 1 cup, halved red grapes
- 0.5 cup, toasted and chopped pecans
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
Bake the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let them cool before chopping.
In a large bowl, combine the diced red onion, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted pecans.
Dice the cooled chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well combined.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Sonoma Chicken Salad over lettuce leaves or your favorite type of bread for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.0 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1932 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 122.0 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1709 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.
