Cherry Chicken Salad

Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this vibrant Cherry Chicken Salad, a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy, fresh cherries, crisp celery, and a hint of zest from finely diced red onion, all brought together by a creamy yogurt-mayonnaise dressing lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice. Toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, making each bite irresistibly balanced. Perfect for quick meal prep, this wholesome salad comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served over a bed of mixed greens for a light, nutritious meal or stuffed into sandwiches and wraps for easy portability. Whether you’re hosting a summer brunch or looking for a simple, satisfying option for busy weeknights, this Cherry Chicken Salad is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: cherry chicken salad, summer salad, quick lunch recipe, healthy chicken salad, sweet and savory salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast, pitted cherries, chopped celery, diced red onion, and toasted slivered almonds.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken and cherry mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Serve the Cherry Chicken Salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1408.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2148.3

Total Fat 120.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 525.2mg	0%
Sodium 2067.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.7g
Protein 165.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 564.1mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 3228.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 18.3%