Smoky Chicken Salad with Grapes and Avocado
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesWe had leftover chicken from our Chicken Sheet Pan recipe so we added some sweet grapes and smoky paprika and turned it into another flavorful meal. We love leftovers!
Ingredients
2 cups of cooked chicken, chopped*
1/2 cup of red grapes, sliced in half
1/2 cup of celery, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
2 Tbsp. of mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. of sour cream
1/2 tsp. of Smoked Spanish Paprika
1 Tbsp. of fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 tsp. of kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, grapes , celery, and avocado.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, tarragon, salt and pepper. Add to mixture to large bowl. Gently stir to combine.
Tips and Nutritional Value (source: Healthline and Joy Bauer)
- 1. *Refer to Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Veggies recipe for directions on cooking chicken.
- 2. Red grapes contain vitamins C and K. They also contain the antioxidant resveratrol. Studies have shown resveratrol protects heart disease and may benefit brain health. Red grapes are also a great source of hydration because they are made up of 80 percent water.
- 3. Avocados are high in heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. Studies have proven that eating avocados can improve heart disease and cholesterol .