Citrus-Spiced Chicken Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Bright citrus flavors and jewel-like pomegranate seeds enliven this refreshing chicken salad perfect for light lunches. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 15 minutes pairs cooked chicken breast, pomegranate seeds, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 finely diced celery stalks
• 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1/4 cup finely minced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled.