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Healthy Cherry Chicken Salad
Healthy Cherry Chicken Salad – the classic go-to for wraps, croissants, sandwiches and more. This recipe is made healthier using yogurt, dried cherries, celery, pecans and seasoning. Perfect for packed lunches, picnics, meal prep and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast cubed (about 1lb package)
- 1 cup plain 2% or full-fat skyr or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 salt & pepper or to taste
- 1 cup diced celery about 1 stalk
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- for serving: wraps lettuce cups, salad greens, sandwich bread, etc.
Instructions
- Add chopped chicken, yogurt, and spices to bowl first. Then add diced celery, cherries, and chopped pecans. Using large rubber spatula or spoon, stir together until well combined.
- Distribue cherry chicken salad onto bread for sandwiches, wraps, into lettuce cups, on top of salad greens, and more.
- Store leftovers in covered container about 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6th
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
224mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.