Description
This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a refreshing and creamy dish perfect for a light lunch or picnic. Made with tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s packed with flavors and textures that delight the palate. Ready in just 10 minutes and serving 6, it’s an easy and nutritious option for any meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped or shredded chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined to create a creamy and flavorful salad.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with crackers, on slices of bread or in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce as a refreshing salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the almonds lightly before adding.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer dressing, though it will increase calories.
- This salad keeps well for up to 2 days refrigerated; toss before serving if ingredients separate.
- Use cooked chicken breast for a leaner option or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
