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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Refreshingly Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad combines savory flavors with tart sweetness and spice, perfect for any lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cups mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 number lemon, juiced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cups dried tart cherries
  • 0.5 cups sliced almonds
  • 2 number jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • 2 number green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 number celery rib, 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 it ahead of time to serve on sandwiches, with crackers and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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