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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 Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie or poached chicken.
  • 1 cup celery, diced For crunch.
  • 1 cup grapes, halved For sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced For flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced For added crunch.
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries For sweetness.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and diced red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. If using, fold in the sliced almonds and dried cranberries.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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