Description
This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a light, protein-packed dish perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with crunchy celery and almonds, sweet grapes, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, it offers a refreshing and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 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 main 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 the 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.
- Mix salad and 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 before serving: 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
- This salad is best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with a non-dairy yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
- Use cooked chicken from leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
