College Student's Brilliant Doctored Chicken Fruit Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with the "College Student’s Brilliant Doctored Chicken Fruit Salad," a fresh, nutritious, and surprisingly simple recipe that’s perfect for busy days. Packed with tender cooked chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp diced apple, and tangy pineapple chunks, this vibrant salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. A creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and a splash of lemon juice ties it all together, while optional slivered almonds or walnuts add a delightful crunch. Served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens or baby spinach, this 15-minute no-cook meal is ideal for health-conscious foodies looking for quick and satisfying meals. Great for meal prep or an on-the-go lunch, this recipe promises a refreshing twist on classic chicken salads with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
• 0.5 cup red grapes (halved)
• 1 apple (diced, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 0.5 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons optional: slivered almonds or chopped walnuts (for texture)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced apple, and drained pineapple chunks.

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined. This will be your dressing.

Step 3

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

4. If desired, mix in the slivered almonds or chopped walnuts for added crunch.

Step 5

5. To serve, layer the mixed greens or baby spinach on plates or in bowls, and then top with the chicken fruit salad.

Step 6

6. Enjoy immediately as a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	981.6

Total Fat 39.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 238.9mg	0%
Sodium 883.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 84.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215.6mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1348.6mg	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: 35.9%

Protein: 34.0%

Carbs: 30.1%