Description
This Super Yummy Chicken Salad is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or as a delicious sandwich filling. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet cranberries, and a tangy dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Butter lettuce leaves or bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
- Add the diced chicken, celery, red onion, nuts (if using), dried fruit, and parsley. Gently toss to coat everything well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve in lettuce cups, on bread, or with crackers.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Substitute nuts with seeds for a nut-free version.
- Adjust mayo and yogurt ratio to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
