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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Unique and Zesty Delight

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is packed with flavor, blending savory, tart sweetness, and spice, perfect for lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 whole jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, cherries, almonds, peppers, onions, celery and parsley. Taste and season more if needed.
  • This can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It tastes better as it sits.

Notes

Make it ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, cherry salad, chicken salad, jalapeno salad, salad, zesty salad
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