Forevermama's Fabulous Chicken Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with Forevermama's Fabulous Chicken Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, flavorful ingredients that takes classic chicken salad to the next level. This easy-to-make recipe features tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted slivered almonds for a perfect balance of textures. The creamy yet light dressing combines tangy Greek yogurt, rich mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and a burst of fresh dill and parsley for an herby, refreshing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weekdays or elegant gatherings. Serve it chilled on sandwiches, in wraps, or over a crisp bed of greens for a versatile and crowd-pleasing option. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, protein-packed lunch or dinner idea!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded or diced chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted almonds.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the chicken salad chilled on sandwiches, in wraps, or over a bed of fresh greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1331.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2992.8

Total Fat 186.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 786.8mg	0%
Sodium 2264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 235.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 388.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 3071.0mg	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: 56.8%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 11.3%