Learn how to make Healthy Chicken Salad with this easy step-by-step recipe.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy making this Healthy Chicken Salad. It's one of my favorite recipes!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Cups Cooked Chicken, shredded: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or bake your own. For a crispy, flavorful alternative, leftover Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Wings (meat removed from the bone) works wonderfully.
- 3 Stalks Celery, chopped: Adds a crucial hydrating crunch.
- 1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped: Provides a sharp, aromatic bite. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor if desired.
- 1 Cup Grapes, cleaned and chopped: Bursts of natural sweetness. Be sure to wash them thoroughly.
- 1/4 Cup Parsley, chopped: Fresh herbaceous brightness.
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds: For texture and healthy fats. Toast them lightly for enhanced flavor.
- 3/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt: The high-protein, creamy base of our dressing. Use full-fat for richness or non-fat for fewer calories.
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard: Adds tang and helps emulsify the dressing.
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced: The zest and juice are both used for maximum citrus flavor.
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper: A necessary complement.
- For Serving: Whole grain crackers or crispbread. Critical Note: Always check cracker labels. For our community, we ensure any ingredient derived from non-halal sources, such as certain enzymes or flavorings, is substituted with certified halal, vegan, or plant-based alternatives like seed crackers or rice cakes.
Instructions
- Wash grapes thoroughly. Soak in water with baking soda and salt for 5 mins, then rinse, dry, and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped celery, red onion, grapes, parsley, and almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with crackers or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
