Tangy Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this Tangy Chicken Salad that’s bursting with flavor and texture! This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, all tossed in a light yet creamy dressing made with a zesty blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. A touch of honey adds the perfect balance of sweetness, while optional sliced almonds or walnuts provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled on a bed of greens, stuffed into a wrap, or piled onto your favorite sandwich bread. Perfect for meal prep or a refreshing midday meal, this protein-packed dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: Sliced almonds or walnuts for crunch
- 1 bunch Optional: Mixed greens or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
If desired, fold in the sliced almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately on a bed of mixed greens, in a sandwich, or as a wrap. Alternatively, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.7 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 2362 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 163.9 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2890 mg | 61% | |
*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.
