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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of savory chicken, tart cherries, and a hint of spice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

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

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, Easy Recipe, healthy salad, lunch idea, savory salad
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