Blueberry Chicken Salad

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
Blueberry Chicken Salad
Blueberry Chicken Salad

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!)
Blueberry Chicken Salad

Blueberry Chicken Salad

Autumn Enloe
Blueberry Chicken Salad
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Servings: 4
Author: Autumn Enloe

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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