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Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Savory Twist with Turkey Bacon

This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad combines savory chicken and tart cherries with a hint of spice for a flavorful dish.
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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
  

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 2 medium 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: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword American cuisine, Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, chicken salad, lunch, salad
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