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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad offers a refreshingly bold twist on a classic, blending savory, tart, and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 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
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 celery rib, 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 the salad ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, salad, spicy salad, summer salad
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