My Rosemary Chicken Salad is a versatile dish that's great for using holiday turkey leftovers or chicken. This savory salad combines tender chicken or turkey with creamy avocado mayo or Greek yogurt (or both), a hint of mustard, and a mix of delicious toppings like nuts, pear, bacon, and fresh rosemary. It's a flavorful and satisfying option for lunch or dinner that's easy to put together. Enjoy the taste of comfort and simplicity in every bite!
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs cooked chicken, chopped (about 4 breast) rotisserie or leftover turkey from the holiday works great too
½ cup avocado mayo or Greek yogurt (or some of both)
1 T dijon or spicy mustard
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 c sliced almonds or walnuts
1 pear, chopped
3 pieces of bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (2 ish 3” sprigs)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
STEPS
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl. This is protein and healthy fat together so throw on salad greens, a wrap/tortilla, baked potato, or bread and you’ve got a quick easy balanced meal.
Makes 6 - 1.5 cup servings per 1.5 cup w/Greek yogurt
Rosemary Chicken (or turkey) Salad
Ingredients
- 3 lbs cooked chicken, chopped (about 4 breast) rotisserie or leftover turkey from the holiday works great too
- ½ cup avocado mayo or Greek yogurt (or some of both)
- 1 T dijon or spicy mustard
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 c sliced almonds or walnuts
- 1 pear, chopped
- 3 pieces of bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (2 ish 3” sprigs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Steps
- Combine all Ingredients in a bowl. This is protein and healthy fat together so throw on salad greens, a wrap/tortilla, baked potato, or bread and you’ve got a quick easy balanced meal.
Makes 6 - 1.5 cup servings per 1.5 cup w/Greek yogurt
Nourishment Breakdown
Starch/Carbs
7 gFat
5 gFiber
1 gCalories
226Protein
36 gPROTEIN-Chicken or Turkey, Greek Yogurt, Bacon
FAT-Mayo, Nuts, Bacon
FIBER-onion
CARB/STARCH-Pear