Blueberry Chicken Salad
Try this nourishing and simple Blueberry Chicken Salad that makes a perfect summer dish for any picnic or beach day.
Sweet blueberries, savory chicken, and crunchy almonds come together to create this mouth-watering dish that just takes minutes to make.
Keep scrolling to grab the recipe for this delicious Blueberry Chicken Salad that’s the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy and satisfying!
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Mayo – (opt for one made with avocado-oil)
- Celery
- Blueberries
- Green onions
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Slivered almonds
How to Prepare Blueberry Chicken Salad
This recipe is so simple to make. Add everything to a bowl, mix until it’s fully combined, and then serve. It’s that simple!
How to Serve Blueberry Chicken Salad
This is such a versatile chicken salad. Serve it in lettuce wraps, over greens, with crackers, or raw veggies of choice. You could even make a wrap using tortillas, serve over toasted sourdough, or use as a snack for a source of protein.
Storage
Store this Blueberry Chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Substitutions and Additions
Looking to make it dairy-free? Simply replace the Greek yogurt with mayo.
Want to make it nut-free? Remove the slivered almonds and add a seed, like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for an extra crunch.
Don’t have blueberries? No worries. Add strawberries, grapes, cubed bite-sized pieces of apples, or all of the above!
Want more veggies? You can serve this in a lettuce wrap or with raw veggies. You can even add some chopped carrots, onion, or bell peppers right into the chicken salad.
Benefits of this Blueberry Chicken Salad
- Blueberries are known for their powerful antioxidants that can help fight stress and inflammation in the body
- The chicken provides a good amount of protein to support your metabolism, energy, and help keep you feeling full
- It’s gluten-free, and can be made dairy-free easily!
- Best of all, it’s simple to make and requires very little prep or dishes (yes please!)
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Blueberry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. mayo
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Combine chicken, Greek yogurt, mayo, celery, blueberries, green onion, and garlic in a bowl and mix until ingredients are well combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed. Add more Greek yogurt or mayo if needed.
- Top with slivered almonds.
- Serve in lettuce wraps or tortillas, over greens, or with crackers or raw veggies of choice.
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