Twisted Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and flavorful Twisted Chicken Salad! Packed with tender grilled chicken, crunchy celery, and red bell pepper, this recipe gets an irresistible twist from the addition of sweet dried cranberries, nutty slivered almonds, and a tangy honey-Dijon dressing made with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Perfectly balancing savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this easy salad is ready in just 35 minutes and can be served over a bed of crisp mixed greens for a light meal or tucked into wraps and sandwiches for a hearty on-the-go option. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a casual gathering, this protein-rich salad is sure to be a hit with its fresh ingredients and unique textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half the salt, and half the black pepper.

Step 3

Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden. Let them rest for 5 minutes before shredding or chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and the remaining salt and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Finely dice the celery stalks, red bell pepper, and green onions. Roughly chop the parsley.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, almonds, and dried cranberries.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve the twisted chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens or use it as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	928.4 grams (928.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1919

Total Fat 141.30g	181%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 326mg	109%
Sodium 3942mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 82.00g	30%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 39.90g
Protein 82.30g	165%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295mg	23%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 2010mg	43%

*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: 65.9%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 17.0%