Special Lunchbox Chicken Salad
Elevate your midday routine with this Special Lunchbox Chicken Salad—a refreshing, protein-packed recipe perfect for work or school lunches! Featuring tender diced chicken breast, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and tart Granny Smith apple, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. A creamy yet light dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served in crisp lettuce wraps, as a sandwich filling, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. Bursting with flavor and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this chicken salad is a delicious way to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Celery
- 0.5 cups Red grapes
- 1 medium Chopped apple (Granny Smith preferred)
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves or wraps
Instructions
1. Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Finely chop the celery and add it to the bowl with the chicken.
3. Halve the red grapes and dice the apple into small cubes. Add both to the mixing bowl.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly combined.
6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
7. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and mix lightly to incorporate.
8. Serve the chicken salad in lettuce leaves, wraps, or as a filling for sandwiches. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing protein-packed meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 123.7 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
