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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: Easy and Flavorful Summer Recipe

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of savory, tart sweetness, and a hint of spice, perfect for summer.
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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
  

Base

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 pieces jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 pieces green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, Easy Recipe, flavorful salad, summer recipe
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