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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad offers a juicy blend of savory, tart sweetness, and spice, ideal for lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 each lemon, juiced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 each jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • 2 each green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, cherries, almonds, peppers, onions, celery and parsley. Taste and season more if needed.
  • This can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It tastes better as it sits.

Notes

Make it ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, lunch idea, salad
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