Description
Enjoy a light and refreshing twist on a classic chicken salad with this Ultimate Healthy Chicken Salad recipe. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
- 3 Stalks Celery, chopped
- 1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Grapes, cleaned and chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapes: Rinse grapes and soak in water with baking soda and sea salt for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred cooked chicken.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop celery, red onion, grapes, and parsley.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix chicken and vegetables with greek yogurt, dijon mustard, almonds, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy with crackers. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days.
Notes
- You can add diced apples for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Try substituting walnuts or pecans for almonds for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
