Description
These Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders are a light and flavorful option perfect for a quick lunch or a nutritious snack. Combining shredded rotisserie chicken with fresh Granny Smith apples, juicy grapes, crunchy slivered almonds, and tart dried cranberries in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, these sliders provide a refreshing twist on the classic chicken salad served on wholesome whole wheat slider buns. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, they make a convenient yet delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Slider Ingredients
- 6 whole wheat slider buns (or pretzel buns for some added flavor)
Chicken Salad
- 1/2 lb shredded and chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples, cubed
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix the chicken salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded and chopped rotisserie chicken, cubed Granny Smith apples, halved grapes, slivered almonds, dried cranberries, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and plain Greek yogurt. Stir everything thoroughly until well mixed and evenly coated.
- Assemble the sliders: Scoop a generous spoonful of the prepared chicken salad onto the bottom half of each slider bun. Place the top half of the bun over the filling. Optionally secure each slider with a toothpick to hold it together for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt with light mayonnaise if desired for a richer flavor.
- For extra crunch, toast the slider buns lightly before assembling.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Use pretzel buns for a slightly sweeter and chewier texture.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
