5.0 from 3 votes
California Chicken Salad
Discover the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunch with this California Chicken Salad recipe. Creamy mayo & Greek yogurt dressing included!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 2416 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 talks celery (preferably with leaves, finely diced)
- 2 green onions (finely diced)
- 1 cup red grapes (cut in half)
- 1 cup pecans (halved)
- 1 lb shredded chicken (from rotisserie or leftover chicken)
Instructions
- To start, make the dressing. In a big bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice until it's all blended nicely.
- Put in the celery, green onions, red grapes, pecans, and shredded chicken into the bowl with the dressing. Mix it all up until everything is nicely coated. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Try toasting the pecans in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes to add some extra crunch and nutty flavor. Let the nuts cool to room temperature before adding to the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2416kcal
(121%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
137g
(274%)
Fat
186g
(286%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
79g
Monounsaturated Fat
71g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
392mg
(131%)
Sodium
3596mg
(150%)
Potassium
2286mg
(65%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1044IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2416kcal | 121% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 137g | 274% |
| Fat | 186g | 286% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 79g | 465% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 71g | 355% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 392mg | 131% |
| Sodium | 3596mg | 150% |
| Potassium | 2286mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1044IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.