My Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with "My Chicken Salad," a delightful fusion of fresh, crisp, and creamy flavors. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and a touch of red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and tastes. The tangy dressing combines mayonnaise, protein-packed Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, a hint of honey, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a bright and satisfying finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chicken salad is versatile enough to serve on mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or alongside crackers for a quick and nourishing meal. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, this recipe is a must-try for fans of wholesome and flavorful dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (cubed or shredded) Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup (diced) Celery
• 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Chopped parsley
• 0 (optional, for serving) Mixed greens or bread

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, and finely diced red onion. Gently toss to distribute evenly.

Step 2

In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 5

If desired, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and herbal flavor.

Step 6

Serve the chicken salad chilled on a bed of mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or with your favorite crackers for a light and refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	892.2 grams (892.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1656

Total Fat 102.70g	132%
Saturated Fat 11.70g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 2219mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 56.70g	21%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 22.80g
Protein 119.00g	238%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201mg	15%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 859mg	18%

*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: 56.8%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 13.9%