Festival Cherry Chicken Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome textures, Festival Cherry Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on classic chicken salad recipes. Juicy, sweet cherries are paired with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and toasted slivered almonds, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, a touch of honey, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, while red onion and parsley add a pop of freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or an elegant lunch. Serve it chilled on a bed of lettuce, in wraps, or with buttery croissants for a satisfying and versatile meal. This cherry chicken salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a must-try for anyone craving a healthy, colorful, and palate-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, pitted and halved cherries, chopped celery, diced red onion, and toasted slivered almonds.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken and cherry mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Step 6

Serve chilled, either on a bed of fresh lettuce, in a wrap, or with croissants for a light and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1106.4 grams (1106.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1859

Total Fat 93.50g	120%
Saturated Fat 12.70g	64%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 477mg	159%
Sodium 1836mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 80.80g	29%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 48.00g
Protein 172.30g	345%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 467mg	36%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 2691mg	57%

*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: 45.4%

Protein: 37.2%

Carbs: 17.4%