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Easy California Chicken Salad
Creamy California Chicken Salad features tender chicken, juicy grapes, crisp celery, and pecans in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect in croissants!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 cup washed and sliced grapes
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 green onion
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup chopped red onion
The Dressing
- 5.3 oz container or ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all the ingredients to make the dressing. Stir well until fully combined.
- Place the chicken, grapes, celery, onion, pecans, and red onion into a medium bowl.
- Add the poppyseed dressing to the chicken mixture. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
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Notes
- Storage: Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Don't freeze.
- Serve with whole grain bread, between two halves of a croissant, on your favorite crackers, or alone.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
242mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.