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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Zesty Twist on a Classic Delight

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of savory ingredients with a hint of tart sweetness and spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 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

This cherry jalapeno chicken salad can be made ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, lunch recipe, salad
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