Pomegranate Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Salad
Loaded with flavor, this creamy pomegranate jalapeno cheddar chicken salad is a delicious combination. Enjoy it for lunch of as a quick mid-day snack. This high protein combination will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 1 lb. chicken breasts , boiled and shredded
- ½ cup onion, diced small, sweet or yellow
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup jalapeno, finely diced, remove seeds and veins
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 honey crispy apple, sliced and cored
Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons warm water, more or less depending on preferred thickness
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian parsley, chopped small
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 pot to boil chicken
Instructions
How to Make Pomegranate Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Salad
Boil the Chicken
- Boil a pot of water or chicken broth and add the chicken breasts. Once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, drain the liquid, and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cool to touch, shred it into small pieces.
Make the Dressing
- Combine 0% Greek yogurt, warm water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, freshly chopped Italian parsley, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
Combine the Salad
- Add the pomegranate arils, finely diced jalapeno and diced sweet onion to the bowl with the shredded chicken. Mix well and season with salt and black pepper.Add as much of as little dressing as you desire. Serve with sliced and cored apples and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the chicken salad, Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 216mg, Potassium: 564mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 173IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1mg