Zesty Chicken Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Zesty Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and crunchy. Shredded chicken breast is paired with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, all brought together by a luscious lemon-Dijon dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds a herbaceous lift, while a bed of mixed greens or crisp lettuce transforms this dish into a refreshing, versatile meal. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy chicken salad is ideal for a light lunch, picnic, or quick weeknight dinner. Whether served solo, as a wrap, or even on crostini, this salad is an irresistible fusion of flavor and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup celery, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the zesty dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 4

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Serve the Zesty Chicken Salad on a bed of mixed salad greens or spoon it into lettuce leaves for a refreshing wrap-style serving option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(918.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1761.4

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 523.2mg	0%
Sodium 2021.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 162.2mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1927.1mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 10.6%