Joy's Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with Joy's Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that’s both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Tender cooked chicken breast pairs perfectly with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and crunchy sliced almonds for a layered bite in every forkful. The creamy dressing, made with a mix of tangy Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, is perfectly balanced and accented with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with protein, this versatile chicken salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, sandwiched between slices of bread, or alongside your favorite crackers. Whether you’re meal prepping or crafting a savory snack, Joy’s Chicken Salad is your go-to recipe for quick, wholesome satisfaction.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup Celery
• 1 cup Red grapes
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cooked chicken. If it’s not already shredded or chopped, cut it into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Dice the celery into small chunks to add a satisfying crunch to the salad.

Step 3

Halve the red grapes. For larger grapes, you can quarter them for better distribution.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely to enhance the salad’s flavor.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes, and sliced almonds.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss for an even distribution of flavors.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1547.9

Total Fat 88.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 367.0mg	0%
Sodium 1872.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 125.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.6mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1025.6mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 15.2%