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Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:6
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Total Time:
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Jump to recipeWhen you’re short on time,Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapesis the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket. With ingredients you probably already have on hand, this satisfying salad comes together in 10 minutes—you can’t get food that fast in a drive-thru! Protein-packed chicken and Greek yogurt will ensure you stay full for hours. Add the pop of sweet grapes and crunchy celery, and this classic combination also gives a burst of antioxidants to your meal. Keep reading for our expert tips on adding even more nutrition to this recipe and smart substitutions to help you use what you already have.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Our recipe calls for chopped chicken, but you can shred it using two forks for a different texture.Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate time-saver, but if you have leftover chicken, this salad is an excellent way to use it. You can also use canned chicken breast.Try adding a little crunch to the salad with nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans or sliced almonds. Raw pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds would be a tasty addition as well. You can also add dried cherries or craisins.We chose sweet red seedless grapes, but you can use green or purple. If you end up with grapes with seeds from, say, a garden-grape arbor, deseed them on a cutting board or in your fingers, pressing down on the grape and rolling them back and forth. until the grape splits and the seed pops out.Nutrition NotesYou could certainly use all mayo for the dressing, but addingGreek yogurtprovides a protein- and calcium-rich substitution that gives a delicious creamy texture and tang, similar to mayo. You may also benefit from gut-friendly probiotics if your yogurt has live cultures—you’ll see it on the label if it does.You won’t find any salt in the ingredient list. That’s becauserotisserie chickenis typically brined, which infuses the chicken with flavor and additional sodium—important to know if you’re on a low-sodium diet. Rotisserie chicken is a convenient way to get more protein, B vitamins, zinc and magnesium into your diet.Grapesare the delicious and hydrating sweetness to this salad. Packed with potassium, anti-inflammatory antioxidants and fiber, grapes are beneficial for your heart, digestive system and your immune health.
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When you’re short on time,Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapesis the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket. With ingredients you probably already have on hand, this satisfying salad comes together in 10 minutes—you can’t get food that fast in a drive-thru! Protein-packed chicken and Greek yogurt will ensure you stay full for hours. Add the pop of sweet grapes and crunchy celery, and this classic combination also gives a burst of antioxidants to your meal. Keep reading for our expert tips on adding even more nutrition to this recipe and smart substitutions to help you use what you already have.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Our recipe calls for chopped chicken, but you can shred it using two forks for a different texture.Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate time-saver, but if you have leftover chicken, this salad is an excellent way to use it. You can also use canned chicken breast.Try adding a little crunch to the salad with nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans or sliced almonds. Raw pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds would be a tasty addition as well. You can also add dried cherries or craisins.We chose sweet red seedless grapes, but you can use green or purple. If you end up with grapes with seeds from, say, a garden-grape arbor, deseed them on a cutting board or in your fingers, pressing down on the grape and rolling them back and forth. until the grape splits and the seed pops out.Nutrition NotesYou could certainly use all mayo for the dressing, but addingGreek yogurtprovides a protein- and calcium-rich substitution that gives a delicious creamy texture and tang, similar to mayo. You may also benefit from gut-friendly probiotics if your yogurt has live cultures—you’ll see it on the label if it does.You won’t find any salt in the ingredient list. That’s becauserotisserie chickenis typically brined, which infuses the chicken with flavor and additional sodium—important to know if you’re on a low-sodium diet. Rotisserie chicken is a convenient way to get more protein, B vitamins, zinc and magnesium into your diet.Grapesare the delicious and hydrating sweetness to this salad. Packed with potassium, anti-inflammatory antioxidants and fiber, grapes are beneficial for your heart, digestive system and your immune health.
When you’re short on time,Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapesis the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket. With ingredients you probably already have on hand, this satisfying salad comes together in 10 minutes—you can’t get food that fast in a drive-thru! Protein-packed chicken and Greek yogurt will ensure you stay full for hours. Add the pop of sweet grapes and crunchy celery, and this classic combination also gives a burst of antioxidants to your meal. Keep reading for our expert tips on adding even more nutrition to this recipe and smart substitutions to help you use what you already have.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupcanola mayonnaise½cupplain whole-milk Greek yogurt1tablespoonfresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)2teaspoonsDijon mustard½teaspoonblack pepper5cupschopped rotisserie chicken breast½cupdiced celery1cuphalved red seedless grapes¼cupsliced scallions, divided1headbutter lettuce
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Ingredients
½cupcanola mayonnaise
½cupplain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
½teaspoonblack pepper
5cupschopped rotisserie chicken breast
½cupdiced celery
1cuphalved red seedless grapes
¼cupsliced scallions, divided
1headbutter lettuce
DirectionsStir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add chicken, celery, grapes and 3 tablespoons scallions, and toss to combine. Serve on butter lettuce leaves, and top with the remaining scallions.Frequently Asked QuestionsThis salad is perfect for preparing in advance and having it ready for work lunches. It’s excellent for parties and potluck gatherings too. Store the salad in an airtight container, and it should last about 3 days.If you serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves, it will keep the calorie count to a minimum. But you can serve it on your favorite bread or roll, English muffins, in a pita pocket, wrap or croissant.You could set out bowls of pickles and vegetable chips such as ourBaked Red Cabbage Chips,Cauliflower Chips,Beet ChipsorAir-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, along with slices of fresh watermelon or pineapple.Originally appeared: Cooking Light
Directions
Stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add chicken, celery, grapes and 3 tablespoons scallions, and toss to combine. Serve on butter lettuce leaves, and top with the remaining scallions.Frequently Asked QuestionsThis salad is perfect for preparing in advance and having it ready for work lunches. It’s excellent for parties and potluck gatherings too. Store the salad in an airtight container, and it should last about 3 days.If you serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves, it will keep the calorie count to a minimum. But you can serve it on your favorite bread or roll, English muffins, in a pita pocket, wrap or croissant.You could set out bowls of pickles and vegetable chips such as ourBaked Red Cabbage Chips,Cauliflower Chips,Beet ChipsorAir-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, along with slices of fresh watermelon or pineapple.
Stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add chicken, celery, grapes and 3 tablespoons scallions, and toss to combine. Serve on butter lettuce leaves, and top with the remaining scallions.
Frequently Asked QuestionsThis salad is perfect for preparing in advance and having it ready for work lunches. It’s excellent for parties and potluck gatherings too. Store the salad in an airtight container, and it should last about 3 days.If you serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves, it will keep the calorie count to a minimum. But you can serve it on your favorite bread or roll, English muffins, in a pita pocket, wrap or croissant.You could set out bowls of pickles and vegetable chips such as ourBaked Red Cabbage Chips,Cauliflower Chips,Beet ChipsorAir-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, along with slices of fresh watermelon or pineapple.
Frequently Asked Questions
This salad is perfect for preparing in advance and having it ready for work lunches. It’s excellent for parties and potluck gatherings too. Store the salad in an airtight container, and it should last about 3 days.
If you serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves, it will keep the calorie count to a minimum. But you can serve it on your favorite bread or roll, English muffins, in a pita pocket, wrap or croissant.
You could set out bowls of pickles and vegetable chips such as ourBaked Red Cabbage Chips,Cauliflower Chips,Beet ChipsorAir-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, along with slices of fresh watermelon or pineapple.
Originally appeared: Cooking Light
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)350Calories19gFat7gCarbs37gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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