The Best Tasting Chicken Salad Ever
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with "The Best Tasting Chicken Salad Ever"—a refreshing and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This quick, 20-minute recipe balances tender chicken breast with creamy mayonnaise and protein-packed Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangy base. Delightful textures come alive with crisp celery, sweet green apple, juicy grapes, and the crunch of toasted almonds, while fresh herbs like parsley and dill brighten every bite. A touch of lemon juice adds a zesty finish, making this chicken salad perfect as a sandwich filling, wrap, salad topper, or a stand-alone dish. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or cubed) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.25 cups (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.5 (diced) Green apple
- 0.5 cups (halved) Grapes
- 0.25 cups (sliced and toasted) Almonds
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast.
Add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to the bowl. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
Fold in the diced celery, chopped red onion, diced green apple, halved grapes, and toasted sliced almonds.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and dill over the mixture.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine and balance the flavors.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on bread, in a wrap, over a bed of greens, or enjoy it on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1770 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 123.8 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 521 mg | 11% | |
*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.
