Leslie's Rafferty's Sunshine Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with Leslie's Rafferty's Sunshine Chicken Salad—a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender, diced chicken breast with the natural sweetness of red grapes and juicy pineapple chunks. This quick and easy 20-minute recipe is elevated by the crunch of toasted slivered almonds, the freshness of chopped celery, and a zingy dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and cracked black pepper, this versatile salad can be served over baby spinach or mixed greens for a light and satisfying meal, or enjoyed on its own as a delightful burst of flavor. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a brunch, this colorful chicken salad keeps things fresh while satisfying your cravings for something delicious and wholesome!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Celery (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Slice the red grapes in half and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 3
Add the pineapple chunks, chopped celery, slivered almonds, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together to evenly distribute.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Step 6
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve the chicken salad over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1479.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2238.0 |
| Total Fat 130.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 416.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2081.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 131.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.2g | |
| Protein 146.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 674.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2885.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories