Quick Fruity Chicken Salad
Bright, refreshing, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Quick Fruity Chicken Salad is the perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chunks of cooked chicken are tossed with crisp apple, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and nutty sliced almonds for a delightful medley of textures. The creamy dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and a hint of lemon, ties everything together beautifully. This wholesome and versatile salad can be served as a light main dish, a flavorful filling for sandwiches, or a vibrant topping for fresh greens. Perfect for meal prep or a last-minute gathering, this easy chicken salad promises crowd-pleasing flavors with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 cup Diced apple (unpeeled, any variety)
- 1 cup Diced celery
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients by shredding or chopping the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, halving the grapes, dicing the apples and celery, and measuring out the almonds.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, diced apples, celery, and sliced almonds. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Step 3
3. In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 5
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 6
6. Serve immediately as is or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
7. Enjoy as a stand-alone dish, on top of fresh greens, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1196.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1798.9 |
| Total Fat 91.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 349.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1789.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.6g | |
| Protein 135.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 436.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1694.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories