Tarragon Chicken Salad With Grapes And Walnuts
Tender shredded chicken breast tossed with juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and fresh tarragon in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Served over a fresh bed of spinach, this meal prep-friendly dish is high in protein and completely free of added sugar.
Prep
15 min
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Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Christina + Lila
Christina created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Clearer, simpler choices
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Next: Measure 1/2 cup celery
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Measure 1/2 cup celery
Measure 1/2 cup celery, 1 cup red seedless grapes, 2 tbsp red onion, 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, and 1/4 cup toasted walnuts.
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Dice the celery and finely chop the…
Dice the celery and finely chop the red onion and fresh tarragon. Halve the red seedless grapes and coarsely chop the toasted walnuts.
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Whisk together 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
Look for: smooth and fully combined
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Add 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
Add 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, the diced celery, halved grapes, chopped red onion, and chopped tarragon to the bowl with the yogurt dressing.
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Fold the ingredients together gentle using a…
Fold the ingredients together gentle using a spatula until the chicken and produce are evenly coated.
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Place 2 cups fresh spinach onto each…
Place 2 cups fresh spinach onto each serving plate.
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Divide the chicken salad evenly over the…
Divide the chicken salad evenly over the beds of spinach.
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Top each serving with the chopped toasted…
Top each serving with the chopped toasted walnuts and serve immediately, or store the chicken mixture separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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