Dried Cherry Toasted Almond Chicken Salad

This Cherry Almond Chicken Salad is perfect for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. Shredded cooked chicken is combined with dried cherries, toasted almonds, onions and celery and is then tossed in a light creamy dressing.

Yields 5 (1 cup) servings.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword Almonds, cherries, chicken, lunch, make ahead

Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 302

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING:

1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 small lemon juiced
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon everything seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

FOR THE SALAD:

1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup celery finely dined
1/3 cup dried cherries roughly chopped
3 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, everything bagel seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

MAKE THE SALAD:

Finely dice the yellow onion and add it to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add sliced almonds to a dry skillet and toast over medium to medium-low heat, tossing ocassionally, until golden and fragrant. About 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
In a mixing bowl, add chicken, (drained) yellow onions, toasted almonds, celery, chopped dried cherries, green onions and parsley.
Pour in the dressing and toss well to combine.
Chill until ready to serve or enjoy immediately.
Serve with crackers, with romaine or bibb lettuce leaves or on a bed of spring greens.
Store leftovers in a container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate up to 3 to 5 days.

Notes

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