Description
Chunky Chicken Salad is a nutritious and delicious dish that combines diced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped celery, and halved grapes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is well coated.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and parsley for added crunch and flavor.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt or avocado.
- Add diced apples or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness and extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: varies