Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds Recipe
A refreshing and healthy chicken salad combining tender cooked chicken with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt-based dressing. This light yet satisfying salad is perfect for a nutritious lunch or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 Ingredients: Begin by chopping or shredding 3 cups of cooked chicken. Dice 2 stalks of celery, halve 1 cup of red grapes, slice 3 green onions, and finely chop 2 tablespoons of parsley. Thinly slice 1/2 cup of almonds if not pre-sliced.
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and parsley. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until the dressing evenly coats the chicken and vegetables, ensuring all flavors are well combined.
- Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to meld with the ingredients. Serve chilled on its own or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a previous meal or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For added crunch, toast the almonds lightly before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary preferences.
- For a creamier texture, substitute some yogurt with mayonnaise or add avocado.
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