Sonoma Chicken Salad

Bright, bold flavors and wholesome ingredients come together in this delicious Sonoma Chicken Salad recipe, a perfect blend of creamy and crunchy textures. Featuring tender baked chicken, sweet red grapes, toasted pecans, and crisp celery, this salad is tossed in a luscious dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, creamy mayonnaise, a hint of honey, and poppy seeds for an extra layer of flavor. Completed in just 40 minutes, this easy chicken salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or light lunches. Serve it chilled on crisp lettuce leaves or sandwiched between your favorite bread for a fresh and satisfying meal that's both nutritious and packed with flavor. Perfect for those looking for a healthy chicken salad recipe with a gourmet twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup, diced red onion
• 0.5 cup, chopped celery
• 1 cup, halved red grapes
• 0.5 cup, toasted and chopped pecans
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let them cool before chopping.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the diced red onion, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted pecans.

Step 5

Dice the cooled chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Sonoma Chicken Salad over lettuce leaves or your favorite type of bread for a refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(920.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2454.0

Total Fat 182.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 478.4mg	0%
Sodium 1931.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 122.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 290.4mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1709.4mg	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: 66.1%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 14.2%