Zesty Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Zesty Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and crunchy. Shredded chicken breast is paired with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, all brought together by a luscious lemon-Dijon dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds a herbaceous lift, while a bed of mixed greens or crisp lettuce transforms this dish into a refreshing, versatile meal. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy chicken salad is ideal for a light lunch, picnic, or quick weeknight dinner. Whether served solo, as a wrap, or even on crostini, this salad is an irresistible fusion of flavor and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup celery, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the zesty dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Zesty Chicken Salad on a bed of mixed salad greens or spoon it into lettuce leaves for a refreshing wrap-style serving option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 2021 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 151.4 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1927 mg | 41% | |
*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.
