Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes

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Sweet red grapes and crunchy celery make this chicken salad sing, and also balance out the slight tang from the yogurt and lemon. But go ahead and customize the mix-ins with whatever you desire (perhaps some chopped nuts or dried fruit) because this chicken salad recipe is easily adaptable. We use rotisserie chicken (look for unseasoned to keep sodium in check!) to simplify things, but any leftover cooked chicken will work.

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Sarah Epperson Loveless
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Sarah Epperson Loveless is a former recipe developer and test kitchen assistant who has contributed many healthy recipes to EatingWell. Her work can also be found in Real Simple, Southern Living and other publications.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Tangy Chicken Salad With Grapes in a bowl
Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup canola mayonnaise

  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 5 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • 1 cup halved red seedless grapes

  • ¼ cup sliced scallions, divided

  • 1 head butter lettuce

Directions

  1. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
19g Fat
7g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 37g 74%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 565mg 25%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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