Chicken salad with dried cherries and almonds

This Cherry Almond Chicken Salad is perfect for a light, healthy, and filling lunch. Shredded cooked chicken is combined with dried cherries, toasted almonds, onions and celery, then tossed in a light creamy dressing. This recipe makes 5 (1 cup) servings.

I don’t always prep lunch, but when I do I make chicken salad.

Depending on my mood, I usually switch between Chipotle Chicken Salad, this Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad, Curry Chicken Salad, the Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans, or the one I’m sharing today. All of this tastes amazing and is great for a quick, healthy lunch.

Shredded cooked chicken is tossed with celery, onions, dried cherries and toasted almonds in this particular salad. The dressing is the best in my opinion! A simple creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice is sweetened with a little honey and seasoned with everything (except the bagel).

I like topping my Cherry Almond Chicken Salad with micro greens and extra spices and serving it with crackers and Bibb lettuce leaves.

To make this Cherry Roasted Almond Salad you will need:

for the dressing:

• Easy low-fat Greek yogurt – Gives creaminess without adding fat.
• mayonnaise – Adds creaminess and flavor.
• lemon juice – Dilutes and brightens the dressing.
• Honey – Adds a touch of sweetness.
• season everything – Use homemade or store-bought.
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavors in the dressing.
• freshly ground black pepper – Gives delicious onion taste.

For the salad:

• yellow onion – Imparts delicious onion flavor and texture.
• sliced ​​almonds – Add toasted, nutty flavor and crunch.
• shredded cooked chicken – Use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie.
• celery – Imparts earthy flavor and crunchy texture.
• dried cherries – Adds texture and sweetness.
• green onion – For a mild onion taste.
• Parsely (fresh) – For a touch of dark green.

Make the dressing:

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, juice of 1/2 small lemon, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 tablespoon all spices, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and about 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

Stir well to combine so the honey is mixed through.

Ingredients for the preparation:

Place 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced, in a bowl of ice and water. Let them soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

What happens when you soak onions in ice water?

Soaking onions in ice water removes much of the bite. You still get onion flavor, but it’s significantly toned down.

Next, toast 1/2 cup flaked almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove from the stove and cool.

Measure, dice, or roughly chop remaining ingredients.

Make the salad:

In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups shredded chicken, the yellow onions (drained), 1/2 cup celery, 1/3 cup dried cherries (roughly chopped), toasted almonds, 3 sliced ​​spring onions, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

Finally, pour the creamy dressing over it.

Throw.

Until combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

What to Serve with Chicken Salad:

• shabby crackers
• toasted bread
• in romaine, iceberg or bibb lettuce leaves
• inserted in lavash, wraps or flatbread
• on lettuce

How to Store Roasted Almond Chicken Salad with Cherries:

Store leftovers in a large container or in individual, personal-sized containers with a tight-fitting lid.

How long does this Cherry Almond Chicken Salad keep in the fridge?

When stored properly, chicken salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.

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Enjoy! And if you try this Cherry Roasted Almond Chicken Salad recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me chirp or instagram!