Low Fat Sonoma Chicken Salad

Lighten up your lunch routine with this flavorful, Low Fat Sonoma Chicken Salad—a healthy twist on the classic, bursting with fresh, vibrant ingredients. Tender poached chicken is paired with sweet, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and crunchy toasted almonds, all tossed in a creamy yet guilt-free dressing made from low-fat mayonnaise and nonfat Greek yogurt. A touch of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey rounds out the tangy-sweet flavor profile. This nutrient-packed, protein-rich salad is perfect served chilled on its own, atop a bed of greens, or sandwiched between slices of whole-grain bread. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal make-ahead dish that’s low in fat but loaded with satisfying taste and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 12 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup (halved) red grapes
• 1 cup (diced) celery
• 2 tablespoons (toasted) sliced almonds
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and pour in the chicken broth. Ensure the chicken breasts are fully submerged.

Step 2

Bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and poach the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the broth and allow it to cool. Once cool, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the low-fat mayonnaise, nonfat Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Add the diced or shredded chicken, halved red grapes, diced celery, and toasted sliced almonds to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, for a bright finishing touch.

Step 8

Serve chilled on its own, over a bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich filling with whole-grain bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2386.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2127.4

Total Fat 91.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.6g
Cholesterol 632.7mg	0%
Sodium 4337.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 249.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 481.9mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2843.6mg	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: 39.8%

Protein: 48.0%

Carbs: 12.2%