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chicken salad on a plate with crackers and apples

Light and Healthy Chicken Salad

A great mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy. Eat it on crackers, in a lettuce wrap, or in your favorite sandwich.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cooked chicken breast about one cup diced or shredded
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup diced apple choose a sweet, crisp apple
  • 1 tablespoon light mayo or regular if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon light sour cream or Greek yogurt or regular if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs optional, such as parsley, cilantro or tarragon
  • teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except almonds and stir to combine. If possible, chill for an hour or so before eating.
  • Before serving, mix in almonds.
  • Eat in a lettuce wrap, on whole grain bread, in a wrap, or in a pita.

Notes


Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 233mg, Potassium: 519mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 543IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy Chicken Salad
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Sara Wells
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