Creamy Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistibly flavorful Creamy Chicken Salad! Perfectly combining tender cooked chicken with the crisp crunch of celery and the slight sweetness of optional grapes, this recipe strikes a delicious balance between textures and flavors. A luscious dressing made from mayo, tangy Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, while toasted slivered almonds lend a subtle nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes and customizable with your favorite add-ins, this chicken salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or simply served over leafy greens. Easy, versatile, and utterly satisfying, it's a must-try for quick meals or meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Grapes (halved, optional)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, and chopped red onion. If desired, add halved grapes and toasted slivered almonds for sweetness and crunch.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Add the chopped parsley and stir to incorporate.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Step 6
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve the creamy chicken salad on its own, in a sandwich, with crackers, or in a wrap. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1211.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2389.6 |
| Total Fat 127.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 732.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2073.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.0g | |
| Protein 236.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 313.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2786.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories