California Chicken Salad Recipe
This lighter California Chicken Salad recipe is full of juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt. If you are a fan of the Whole Foods Sonoma Chicken Salad, you will love this healthier copycat recipe. Make this easy dish for your lunch meal prep for the week!
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cooked Chicken Breast
- ¼ cup Mayonaise
- 3 tablespoon Greek Yogurt
- ⅓ cup Grapes
- 2 stalks Celery
- 3 tablespoon Walnuts chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Thyme
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- Shred your chicken breasts and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Top the shredded chicken with the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, grapes, celery, walnuts, and thyme, and fold everything to combine. Taste for seasonings and add black pepper and a pinch of sea salt if you desire.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
- Shred Your Chicken: The easiest way I have found to quickly shred chicken is by placing cooked breasts in a stand mixer and mixing on low for about 1 minute while using the paddle attachment.
- Meal Prep: The flavors only taste better the longer it sits, so go ahead and make a large batch to use for meal prep all week long. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Touch of Zing: I love adding just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to add some extra brightness.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
