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Healthy Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Grapes

Filling and flavorful, healthy chicken salad with walnuts and grapes is great on a lettuce wrap or tortilla!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast (about 3 chicken breasts or 1.25 pounds)
  • 1 cup diced celery (about three stalks)
  • 1 cup halved seedless grapes
  • ¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts (see note)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed (not celery salt)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl , combine chicken, celery, grapes, walnuts, and cranberries.
    3 cups diced cooked chicken breast, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup halved seedless grapes, ¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts, ½ cup dried cranberries
  • In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, whisk together yogurt, vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt and pepper.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon celery seed, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir until all ingredients are combined. Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper, if needed.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use or serve immediately on a wrap, sandwich, or on top of lettuce.

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Notes

  • To toast walnuts: Spread the walnuts on a microwave-safe plate and microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring each time, until fragrant and golden. It will take about 3 minutes.
  • Dressing: If you prefer, the dressing can be made with mayonnaise instead of yogurt, or a combination of mayo and yogurt.
  • Storage: Refrigerate chicken salad in a covered container for 2 to 3 days. Stir well to recombine before serving.
  • Variations: If desired, substitute a chopped apple for the grapes. Try raisins, golden raisins, or dried cherries instead of the cranberries. Different types of nuts or sunflower seeds can be substituted for the walnuts. Leftover turkey can be used instead of cooked chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

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