Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad combines savory chicken, tart cherries, and a hint of spice for a delicious twist.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 250 kcal
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced
- kosher salt
- 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 celery rib diced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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.
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Salad, cherry salad, chicken salad, jalapeno salad, refreshing salad, turkey bacon salad