BEST Chicken Salad

Name: BEST Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings for sandwiches
Ingredients: 2 large boneless; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes; 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds or toasted chopped pecans; 3 green onions; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings
8 servings for sandwiches
Calories
279 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

BEST Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large boneless ,skinless chicken breasts cooked in lightly salted water then chilled in the fridge and diced, about 4 cups (for the best texture, avoid canned chicken)
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds or toasted chopped pecans , optional for some crunch
3 green onions , chopped
1 cup mayonnaise (for a healthier choice use Avocado Oil Mayonnaise)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the diced chicken, celery, green onions and grapes in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.In a medium-sized bowl, add the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and stir to combine. Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and stir to combine and thoroughly coat the salad.Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Serve on sandwiches, croissants or in wraps with some lettuce. For a low-carb option, serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 532mg (22%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings for sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	279kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	37mg	12%
Sodium	532mg	22%
Potassium	235mg	5%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	320IU	6%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	5%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%