Apricot Chicken Salad (Low Fat)
The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
0 minReady
10 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅓ | cup |
yogurt, non-fat
greek style 0% fat |
|
| ¼ | cup |
apricot preserves (jam)
or peach preserves |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 3 | cups |
chicken meat, cooked
shredded(x) |
|
| ½ | cup |
red grapes
halved |
* |
| ½ | cup |
almonds
slivered, toasted(x) |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
tarragon leaves
fresh chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | ml |
yogurt, non-fat
greek style 0% fat |
|
| 59 | ml |
apricot preserves (jam)
or peach preserves |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
chicken meat, cooked
shredded(x) |
|
| 118 | ml |
red grapes
halved |
* |
| 118 | ml |
almonds
slivered, toasted(x) |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
tarragon leaves
fresh chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Directions
Mix the yogurt, preserves, lemon juice, and cayenne in small bowl until combined.
Toss the chicken, grapes, almonds, and tarragon together in large bowl.
Add mayonnaise mixture and toss until coated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Will keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.
