Nut-Free Sonoma Chicken Salad

Discover a fresh twist on a classic favorite with this Nut-Free Sonoma Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of tender, shredded chicken, crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and a touch of tangy Greek yogurt. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this recipe skips the traditional nuts while still delivering incredible texture and flavor. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar beautifully ties it all together, striking the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this versatile chicken salad shines as a light lunch served over greens, stuffed into a wrap, or alongside crunchy crackers for an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 1.5 cups Red seedless grapes, halved
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded or cubed chicken, halved red seedless grapes, finely chopped celery, and sliced green onions. Gently toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl.

Step 4

Gently fold all the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the grapes.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a final stir. Serve chilled over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1442.8 grams (1442.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2804

Total Fat 158.30g	203%
Saturated Fat 20.30g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 791mg	264%
Sodium 2390mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 106.20g	39%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 58.50g
Protein 227.00g	454%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 305mg	23%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2979mg	63%

*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: 51.7%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 15.4%