Walnut-Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Walnut-Chicken Salad
20 min.
4
519kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and quick to prepare? Look no further than this delightful Walnut-Chicken Salad! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a refreshing main dish, this salad combines the rich flavors of rotisserie chicken with the crunch of walnuts and the sweetness of strawberries, creating a symphony of taste and texture in every bite.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise and Yoplait® Original yogurt, adds a zesty twist that perfectly complements the savory chicken and fresh vegetables. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this dish not only satisfies your hunger but also fuels your body with essential nutrients.

Whether you’re enjoying it on a bed of crisp Bibb lettuce or as a filling on your favorite gluten-free bread, this Walnut-Chicken Salad is sure to impress. It’s a versatile recipe that can easily be adapted to suit your taste preferences, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire. Dive into this vibrant and wholesome salad, and let each bite transport you to a world of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup salad dressing 
  • 0.3 cup yogurt yoplait®
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • Dash salt 
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut chopped (from)
  • 0.8 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • cup strawberries sliced quartered
  • serving boston lettuce 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
  2. In large bowl, mix chicken, celery and walnuts.
  3. Add dressing; toss. Fold in strawberries.
  4. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories519kcal
Protein39.51%
Fat52.73%
Carbs7.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.27
Glycemic Load
1.59
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.9213043830317%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1mg
Petunidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
8.95mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.54mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.48mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:518.53kcal
25.93%
Fat:30.88g
47.5%
Saturated Fat:5.95g
37.19%
Carbohydrates:10.22g
3.41%
Net Carbohydrates:8.2g
2.98%
Sugar:6.82g
7.58%
Cholesterol:172.33mg
57.44%
Sodium:940mg
40.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.06g
104.12%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.48%
Vitamin C:22.15mg
26.85%
Vitamin K:23.47µg
22.36%
Copper:0.26mg
13.2%
Magnesium:33.48mg
8.37%
Phosphorus:83.03mg
8.3%
Fiber:2.02g
8.09%
Folate:31.06µg
7.77%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.71%
Potassium:219.48mg
6.27%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.07%
Calcium:50.26mg
5.03%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Iron:0.72mg
4.02%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.7%
Selenium:1.93µg
2.76%
Vitamin A:126.33IU
2.53%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.35%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.13%