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Chicken Salad

A refreshing and healthy chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup green onions, sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved For sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced For crunch.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add diced celery, red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the chicken.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, and stir until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. If desired, fold in optional add-ins like grapes and almonds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chicken salad can be served on its own, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.

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