June 23, 2022

DITK Savory Chicken Salad

DITK Savory Chicken Salad

Category

Lunch

Servings

4

Prep Time

1 hour

This chicken salad recipe is spiced up with a zing of fresh ginger and True Lemon.


Author:
Diane Hendericks
DITK Savory Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 6

    packets of True Lemon

  • 6

    packets of True Orange

  • 2 tbsp

    rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp

    light soy sauce (or Tamari if making gluten-free)

  • 3 tbsp

    freshly grated ginger

  • 12 oz

    skinless chicken breasts; lightly pounded

  • 1/4 c

    mayonnaise, slightly more if desired

  • 2

    celery sticks, diced

  • 1

    handful of grapes (about 1 cup), sliced lengthwise

  • 1/2 c

    fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1/4 c

    red onion, diced

  • Lots of freshly ground black pepper


  • 1/4 c

    slivered almonds

  • 1/4 c

    dried cranberries, optional

Directions

  1. In small bowl combine first 5 ingredients together (True Lemon through ginger) with wire whisk.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup of mixture over chicken breasts, reserving 1/4 cup. Marinate for minimum 1 hour.
  3. Grill chicken over med-high heat until done then coarsely chop.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade liquid.
  5. Toss chicken with mixture adding the remaining ingredients. Add more mayonnaise if desired for a creamier consistency.
  6. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce, or on fresh sliced bread.

Recipe Notes

Recipe by Dietitian in the Kitchen: Diane Henderiks, RD.