Name: Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 cup red grapes, halved; 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Description

This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or snack. Combining tender cooked chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy celery and almonds, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, this salad offers a refreshing balance of textures and tastes. It’s easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and serves six, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, sliced green onions, and finely chopped parsley until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and thoroughly blended.
Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss and mix until all ingredients are well coated, creating a creamy and flavorful chicken salad.
Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled on its own, with crackers, on bread or wraps, or on a bed of lettuce for a refreshing meal.

Notes

Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
For added crunch, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding.
This salad can be made up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
For a lower sodium option, reduce or omit added salt.
Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor and texture.