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Healthy Chicken Salad


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  • Author: john-morgan35
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie

Description

A light and refreshing chicken salad bursting with flavor, perfect for summer picnics and easy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2.5 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken
  • 3 stalks of celery (about 1/2 cup diced)
  • 1 cup sliced grapes
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the grapes by adding them to a bowl with water and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Let them sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse and dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the washed grapes, diced chicken, chopped celery, pecans, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until well combined.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours for better flavor.

Notes

For a vegan alternative, substitute Greek yogurt with a vegan alternative and mayo with avocado.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg