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The Ultimate Healthy Chicken Salad for Busy Days


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  • Author: Madilyn
  • Total Time: 10 min

Ingredients

2 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded

3 celery stalks, finely chopped

½ red onion, finely chopped

1 cup grapes, cleaned and chopped

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ cup sliced almonds

¾ cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Crackers for serving (optional)


Instructions

  1. Clean the grapes:
    Rinse thoroughly. For a deeper clean, soak the grapes in a bowl of water with a small pinch of sea salt and baking soda for about 5 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. Prep the chicken:
    Shred your cooked chicken and place it into a large mixing bowl.

  3. Chop the vegetables:
    Dice the celery, red onion, grapes, and parsley. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.

  4. Add the creamy dressing:
    Stir in the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and sliced almonds. Mix until everything is evenly combined.

  5. Taste and adjust:
    Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on preference.

  6. Serve:
    Enjoy with crackers, inside lettuce wraps, or on toasted bread. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time, or cook your own chicken breast using any preferred method.
  • Adjust sweetness by using red or green grapes. Red grapes bring more sweetness; green grapes bring freshness.
  • Add crunch by toasting the almonds before mixing them in.
  • Make it dairy-free by swapping Greek yogurt for a thick, unsweetened coconut yogurt.
  • Meal prep friendly: Stays fresh up to four days and tastes even better the next day.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min