Classic Chicken Salad: A Quick, Healthy Family Favorite

A delightful Classic Chicken Salad, quickly prepared with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for health-conscious eaters.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Cooked Chicken leftover roasted chicken is perfect
1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a low-fat alternative
1 cup Celery diced
1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is ideal
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Optional Add-ins

1 cup Fruits (Grapes/Apples) for natural sweetness
1/2 cup Nuts (Almonds/Walnuts) for crunch
1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Dill/Parsley) to enhance flavor

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Spoon
cutting board
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add your cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
Incorporate Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper into the mixture. Stir well.
Taste your chicken salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir and serve on greens, in a sandwich, or alone.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners. Can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.

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