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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a fresh and zesty delight, combining savory chicken, tart cherries, and spicy jalapenos for a unique flavor experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 whole jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 whole green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, cherries, almonds, peppers, onions, celery and parsley. Taste and season more if needed.
  • This can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It tastes better as it sits.

Notes

Make it ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, Easy Recipe, healthy lunch, salad, spicy salad
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