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Cherry Toasted Almond Chicken Salad

Dried Cherry Toasted Almond Chicken Salad

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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 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 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

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

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg