Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad is a light and refreshing dish packed with flavor. It combines tender chicken breast, crunchy almonds, tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs for a delicious and nutritious salad. The dressing is made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic for a creamy and zesty flavor. Serve this chicken salad on a bed of greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps for a satisfying and healthy meal.

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35minstotal
10minsPrep
25minsCook
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25m.Cook
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Ingredients for Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Recipe

  • 1 cup Cooked And Shredded Chicken Breast
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1/4 cup Diced Celery
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Herbs
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Honey
  • 1/2 Clove Garlic, Minced
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • as needed Greens, Bread, Or Wraps For Serving

Directions: Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken breast, sliced almonds, diced celery, and chopped fresh herbs.
  • STEP 2.In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • STEP 3.Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until well coated.
  • STEP 4.Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • STEP 5.Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
  • STEP 6.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
  • Feel free to add additional vegetables, such as diced red onion or shredded carrots, to the salad.
  • For added crunch, you can toast the almonds in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
  • Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

  • Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
  • Garnish with additional sliced almonds and fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition
value
1520
calories per serving
86 g Fat163 g Protein26 g Carbs12 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    86g
  • Protein
    163g
  • Carbs
    26g
  • Fiber
    12g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    26g
  • Protein
    163g
  • Fiber
    12g

Fats

  • Fat
    86g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    483mg
  • Iron
    15mg
  • Vitamin A
    353mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    58mg
  • Vitamin B6
    4mg
  • Vitamin B9
    157mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    34mg
  • Vitamin E
    12mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    383mg
  • Manganese
    5mg
  • Phosphorus
    1474mg
  • Selenium
    140mcg
  • Zinc
    8mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp