Healthy Cherry Chicken Salad

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy lunch, healthy chicken salad, no mayo chicken salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Ashley

Healthy Cherry Chicken Salad – the classic go-to for wraps, croissants, sandwiches and more. This recipe is made healthier using yogurt, dried cherries, celery, pecans and seasoning. Perfect for packed lunches, picnics, meal prep and more.

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast cubed (about 1lb package)
1 cup plain 2% or full-fat skyr or Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 salt & pepper or to taste
1 cup diced celery about 1 stalk
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
for serving: wraps lettuce cups, salad greens, sandwich bread, etc.

Instructions

Add chopped chicken, yogurt, and spices to bowl first. Then add diced celery, cherries, and chopped pecans. Using large rubber spatula or spoon, stir together until well combined.
Distribue cherry chicken salad onto bread for sandwiches, wraps, into lettuce cups, on top of salad greens, and more.
Store leftovers in covered container about 5 days.

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