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California Chicken Salad Recipe

4.4 from 109 reviews

A refreshing and creamy California Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken breast combined with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grapes, celery, walnuts, and thyme. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a flavorful side dish, served chilled for the best taste.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cooked Chicken Breast
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Grapes, halved
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 3 tbsp Walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, halved grapes, diced celery, chopped walnuts, and thyme to the shredded chicken. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined to retain texture and flavor.
  3. Season and Chill: Taste the mixture and season with black pepper and a pinch of sea salt as desired. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For added zing, you can substitute thyme with fresh parsley or dill.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • The walnuts can be toasted lightly to enhance their flavor before adding.
  • Serve chilled as a sandwich filling or over fresh greens for a low-carb option.

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