Description
This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of juicy grapes, crunchy almonds, and tender chicken mixed with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing creates a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Dressing
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, green onions, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be served on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for a different presentation.
- You can add other fruits like apples or cranberries for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg