Description

This Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds is a delicious and nutritious dish combining tender cooked chicken, sweet red grapes, crunchy almonds, and fresh vegetables all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or healthy snack, this salad offers a refreshing balance of flavors and textures that is easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped or shredded chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced almonds, green onions, and finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, celery seed, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Toss Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are thoroughly coated and combined to create a creamy and flavorful salad.
Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with crackers, on slices of bread or in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce as a refreshing salad.

Notes

Use cooked chicken breast for a lean protein option.
For a nut-free version, omit almonds or substitute with pumpkin seeds.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary preference.
Can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor melding.
Serve chilled for best taste and texture.