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Try our Easy Chicken Salad Recipe. It’s quick and requires just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of your time. In no time, you’ll have a flavorful salad to enjoy with family and friends.
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This recipe is perfect for make-ahead lunches, family gatherings, picnics, or parties. Plus, it’s versatile—serve it as is or customize to your liking.
Enhance it with fresh fruits like diced grapes, raisins, or apples, and add a touch of honey. Fresh herbs such as dill or spices like curry, garlic, mustard, and paprika work great too. No time to cook chicken? Use rotisserie, grilled, roasted, leftover, or canned chicken.
For a lighter version, swap mayo with yogurt for a healthier choice.
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Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over leafy greens or veggies
- Use as a dip with crackers
- Make sandwiches or wraps
- Stuff bell pepper halves or croissants
Freezing Tip:
Chicken salad with mayonnaise can be frozen for up to a month in an airtight container. Thaw completely, drain, and add more dressing before serving. However, it’s best to freeze only the chicken and make the salad fresh.
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Types of Salads:
- Taco Chicken Salad
- Easy Tuna Salad
- Perfect Egg Salad
Tips:
- Experiment with your favorite fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices.
- Add roughly chopped almonds or other nuts for texture.
- Consider homemade mayo or use yogurt for a healthier option.
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Classic Chicken Salad
Try our Easy Chicken Salad Recipe. It’s quick and requires just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of your time. In no time, you'll have a flavorful salad to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Combine mayo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Mix chicken and celery in a large bowl.
- Add dressing to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Add toppings as desired and serve.
Notes
Cover and chill the salad for at least an hour or overnight. Serve on croissants, whole grain bread, lettuce leaves, or in a tortilla for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 71mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 24g
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