Balsamic Chicken Salad

Name: Balsamic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast; 1 green onion; 1/4 cup red onion; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup slivered almonds pecans; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves; 3-4 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; salt & pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
465 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Balsamic Chicken Salad

Kira Merritt

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Balsamic Chicken Salad - this easy summer recipe can be enjoyed in a sandwich or alone. Perfect for a quick lunch and a great way to use leftover chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast diced (appx. two small breasts)*
1 green onion sliced
1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrots roughly chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds pecans toasted*
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2/3 cup mayonnaise I used light
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves
3-4 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Set aside a few of the green onions and almonds for garnish
Add the remaining green onions, almonds, red onions, carrots, cranberries, yogurt, lemon, mayonnaise and parsley to a large bowl and stir to combine
Add three tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and stir to combine
Add the chicken and stir to combine
Taste and adjust seasonings. You can add salt, pepper and/or more vinegar at this point. If you like more dressing, you can also add more yogurt or mayonnaise
Chill for 30 minutes and serve with green leaf or Boston Bibb lettuce to make lettuce cups with the reserved almonds and green onions for garnish

Notes

To toast the almonds, add them to a small pan over medium heat. Once the pan gets hot, they can burn quick, so watch them close and remove them from the pan as soon as they look lightly toasted (or you start to smell them).
This also makes delicious sandwiches or wraps!
To cook your chicken, you can add it to a small pot, cover with water and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the water and let it cool before dicing. When chicken breast goes on sale, I cook a whole package at once and divide it into freezer bags for quick meals.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 314mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1.578IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	465kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	35g	54%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	19g	112%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	76mg	25%
Sodium	306mg	13%
Potassium	314mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1.578IU	0%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%