Description
This refreshing Blueberry Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic chicken salad, combining tender cooked chicken breast with fresh blueberries, crisp celery, and aromatic herbs. It’s a quick and easy 15-minute recipe perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack served with crackers or greens.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked, diced chicken breast (about 2 ½ cups)
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 green onions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
- Pinch of black pepper, plus more to taste
Optional for Serving
- Crackers
- Butter lettuce leaves
- Mixed greens
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently combine the cooked diced chicken, fresh blueberries, finely diced celery, mayonnaise, minced red onion, sliced green onions, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix carefully to maintain the blueberries' freshness.
- Serve Salad: Serve the chicken salad tucked into butter lettuce leaves, over a bed of mixed greens, or accompanied by your favorite crackers for scooping. This makes a light and refreshing meal or appetizer.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days, making it ideal for meal prep or quick lunches during the week.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken breast to save time.
- Fresh blueberries add a burst of sweetness and freshness, but you can substitute with dried cranberries if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise for a creamier or lighter salad based on preference.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.
- Great as a sandwich filling or served over mixed greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
