Special Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and flavorful Special Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of savory and sweet! Tender, shredded chicken breast is combined with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, diced apple, and earthy walnuts for a medley of textures and tastes. A creamy yet tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens every bite. Whether served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, in a wrap, or as a satisfying sandwich filling, this quick and easy chicken salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is ideal for meal prep or entertaining. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this recipe will become your new go-to for a healthy and delicious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 0.5 cups celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 0.5 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved red grapes, diced apple, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onion. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, spoon the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or serve in a wrap, sandwich, or with crackers.
Enjoy your delicious Special Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.8 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 2088 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2915 mg | 62% | |
*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.
