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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Juicy Twist on Classic Flavors

A delightful Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad that combines savory flavors with tart sweetness and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 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

This salad is perfect for serving on sandwiches or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, cherry salad, chicken salad, jalapeno chicken, Salad
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