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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: Easy Refreshing Twist for Summer

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a delicious blend of savory flavors with tart sweetness and spice, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cherry, chicken, jalapeno, refreshing, salad, summer
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