Chicken Salad With Fruit Recipe

This vibrant chicken salad recipe, adapted from Better Homes & Gardens, is a delightful blend of juicy chicken, sweet fruit, and a light, fat-free dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, elegant brunch, or a refreshing summer dinner! Get ready for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 145 mins
Calories 264.8 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Salad With Fruit

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How to Make Chicken Salad With Fruit

  1. **Make the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
  2. **Add Greens:** Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and set aside.
  3. **Combine Chicken & Fruit:** In a large bowl, gently combine 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 1.5 cups), 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved, 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped, and 1 cup celery, thinly sliced.
  4. **Dress it Up:** Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. **Chill & Set:** Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours to allow flavors to meld. This step is key for best results!
  6. **Season to Taste:** Before serving, taste and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. **Prepare the Plates:** Line four salad plates with fresh lettuce leaves.
  8. **Garnish:** Arrange slices of 1 medium tomato and 1/2 medium cucumber around the lettuce.
  9. **Serve:** Spoon the chilled chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce-lined plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

7g

Carbs

13g