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California Chicken Salad Recipe
When I'm looking for a light and flavorful Summer salad, I turn to this California chicken salad! It's creamy, fresh, and so flavorful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens such as lettuce, spinach, or arugula
- 2 ribs celery thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- ½ cup pecans toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup finely diced red onions
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, celery, grapes, pecans, red onions, and shredded chicken and stir to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently toss the salad to distribute the dressing evenly.
- Divide the salad among four plates and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store California chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
450mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.