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Fresh Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes and Candied Walnuts

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A light and creamy chicken salad featuring tangy Greek yogurt, sweet grapes, and crunchy candied walnuts, perfect for summer lunches and picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (150g) red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss chopped walnuts with 1 tablespoon honey until evenly coated. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool completely. Alternatively, toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, then stir in honey and cook for 1-2 minutes until sticky.
  2. If using raw chicken breasts, poach in simmering water for 15-18 minutes until cooked through, then cool and shred. If using rotisserie or leftover chicken, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Halve grapes, dice celery finely, and slice green onions thinly. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add chicken, grapes, celery, and green onions to the dressing. Gently fold together until evenly coated, being careful not to overmix to keep grapes intact.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle cooled candied walnuts on top to maintain crunch.

Notes

Let candied walnuts cool completely before adding to salad to keep them crunchy. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture. Gently fold ingredients to avoid crushing grapes. Store candied walnuts separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, candied walnuts, grapes, summer recipe, healthy lunch, easy chicken salad

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