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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: An Easy Twist for Summer Feasts

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of savory, tart sweetness, and spice, perfect for summer feasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

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

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cherry, chicken salad, Easy, jalapeno, summer
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