June 23, 2022
DITK Savory Chicken Salad
DITK Savory Chicken Salad
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Category
Salads, Sides, Appetizers
Servings
4
Cook Time
30 minutes
This chicken salad recipe is spiced up with a zing of fresh ginger and True Lemon.
Author:Diane Henderiks
Ingredients
-
6 packets of True Lemon
-
6 packets of True Orange
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or Tamari if making gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 12 oz skinless chicken breasts; lightly pounded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, slightly more if desired
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 1 handful of grapes (about 1 cup), sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional
Directions
- In small bowl combine first 5 ingredients together (True Lemon through ginger) with wire whisk.
- Pour 1/2 cup of mixture over chicken breasts, reserving 1/4 cup. Marinate for minimum 1 hour.
- Grill chicken over med-high heat until done then coarsely chop.
- Whisk together mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade liquid.
- Toss chicken with mixture adding the remaining ingredients. Add more mayonnaise if desired for a creamier consistency.
- Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce, or on fresh sliced bread.
Recipe Note
Recipe by Dietitian in the Kitchen: Diane Henderiks, RD.