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Healthy Chicken Salad

A deliciously healthy chicken salad, perfect for family lunches or dinners, combining flavors and textures with a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
  • 3 stalks celery – about 1/2 cup diced Crisp celery adds a nice crunch.
  • 1 cup sliced grapes Sweet, seedless grapes are best.
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans For an even deeper flavor, toast the pecans lightly.
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Provides creamy richness without extra calories.
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds a slight sharpness.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper – to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by adding grapes to a water-filled bowl with 1 teaspoon of baking soda stirred in. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. After soaking, rinse the grapes and dry them thoroughly. Then slice them in half.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced grapes, diced chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion.
  4. In another bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
  6. You can serve the salad immediately or store it for a few hours to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Notes

This chicken salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Best enjoyed cold.