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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice, perfect for a light lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 unit lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 unit jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 unit green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cherries, Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, Healthy, jalapeno, salad
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