Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken breast, sliced almonds, diced celery, and chopped fresh herbs.
• STEP 2.In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 3.Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until well coated.
• STEP 4.Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• STEP 5.Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
• STEP 6.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
• Feel free to add additional vegetables, such as diced red onion or shredded carrots, to the salad.
• For added crunch, you can toast the almonds in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad.
• Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
• Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
• Garnish with additional sliced almonds and fresh herbs, if desired.