Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a savory and tart dish with a hint of spice, perfect for sandwiches and snacks.
Equipment
- bowl
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- kosher salt and pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 2 whole jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 2 whole 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: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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