Twisted Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and flavorful Twisted Chicken Salad! Packed with tender grilled chicken, crunchy celery, and red bell pepper, this recipe gets an irresistible twist from the addition of sweet dried cranberries, nutty slivered almonds, and a tangy honey-Dijon dressing made with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Perfectly balancing savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this easy salad is ready in just 35 minutes and can be served over a bed of crisp mixed greens for a light meal or tucked into wraps and sandwiches for a hearty on-the-go option. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a casual gathering, this protein-rich salad is sure to be a hit with its fresh ingredients and unique textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 1 piece red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half the salt, and half the black pepper.
Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden. Let them rest for 5 minutes before shredding or chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and the remaining salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
Finely dice the celery stalks, red bell pepper, and green onions. Roughly chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, almonds, and dried cranberries.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve the twisted chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens or use it as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.3 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 3942 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2010 mg | 43% | |
*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.
