The Best Chicken Salad Ever
Discover the ultimate recipe for "The Best Chicken Salad Ever," a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors that will elevate your lunch game. This easy-to-make salad combines tender shredded chicken breast with crisp celery, juicy seedless red grapes, and the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds. Tossed in a luscious dressing made from a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this chicken salad boasts a refreshing twist with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled on sandwiches, leafy greens, crackers, or even tucked into lettuce wraps. Perfect for meal prep, family lunches, or picnic outings, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Seedless red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, diced red onion, halved grapes, sliced almonds, and parsley. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chicken salad chilled, either as a filling for sandwiches, on top of leafy greens, alongside crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.8 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 229.4 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2644 mg | 56% | |
*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.
