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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of savory, tart sweetness, and spice. Perfect for lunches or as a snack.
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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
  

  • 0.25 cups mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • 0.5 cups 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: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cherries, Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, jalapeno, salad
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