Almond Chicken Salad Recipe

This Taste of Home inspired recipe is a delightful blend of juicy chicken, sweet grapes, and crunchy almonds! A perfect light lunch or elegant appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 376.8 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Almond Chicken Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Almond Chicken Salad

  • Cooked Chicken
  • Green Seedless Grapes
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • Green Onion
  • Hard Cooked Eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Prepared Mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Onion Powder
  • Celery Salt
  • Ground Mustard
  • Paprika
  • Slivered Almonds
  • Kiwi Fruit

How to Make Almond Chicken Salad

  1. Cook chicken breast and boil eggs until hard-boiled. Shred chicken and chop eggs.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup halved red grapes, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup slivered almonds. If refrigerating, add almonds just before serving.
  6. Garnish with sliced kiwi fruit, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

24g

Carbs

5g

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