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Cherry Chicken Salad (with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken)
Cherry chicken salad made with leftover rotisserie chicken, fresh cherries, creamy dressing, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for sandwiches or wraps.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1088kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken any cooked chicken, such as rotisserie or poached
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved (or use dried cherries if fresh not available)
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cherries, celery, red onion, and nuts (if using).
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add dressing to the chicken mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if possible.
- Serve on lettuce, bread, or as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 1088kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg