Rainbow Chicken Salad
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Rainbow Chicken Salad
Description
This vibrant salad incorporates cooked shredded chicken combined with a variety of diced fresh vegetables—celery, red onion, and bell peppers—that add crunch and color. The inclusion of halved red grapes introduces a juicy sweetness that contrasts with the savory elements. The dressing consists of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt enriched with ranch seasoning and lemon juice, offering a creamy yet light coating with a balance of tang and herbs. The salad is folded gently to evenly distribute ingredients and flavors. It can be refrigerated for storage, during which the flavors meld and improve. Serving chilled, it works well as a hearty lunch or light dinner component.
The recipe notes highlight that this salad is naturally gluten-free and suggests dairy-free substitutions by replacing cottage cheese with lite mayonnaise or additional Greek yogurt alongside dairy-free yogurt alternatives. It keeps well up to a week in an airtight container, making it practical to prepare in advance.
Ingredients
- 9 cups chicken cooked, any rotisserie or homemade shredded chicken, shredded
- 2 cups celery ~7 stalks
- 1/2 red onion
- 6 bell pepper multicolored, or 2 regular peppers, baby
- 1.5 cup grape red
- 1 cup cottage cheese 2%
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix or salt, onion powder, garlic powder to taste
- 2 Tbsp lemon fresh juice
Instructions
- Dice the celery, red onion and peppers finely. A food chopper makes this fast. Use a knife to quarter the grapes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold using a large wooden spoon until ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It gets better the longer it sits!
Notes
- This salad is naturally gluten-free.
- To make dairy-free, substitute dairy-free Greek yogurt and replace cottage cheese with lite mayonnaise or more Greek yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days; the flavors develop over time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/10 of recipe (211 g) | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 25.2g | 50% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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