Chicken Salad
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Chicken Salad
Description
Chicken Salad includes shredded cooked chicken as the main protein, combined with diced celery and sliced green onions for fresh crunch. Halved seedless grapes contribute a sweet contrast, and sliced almonds provide additional texture. The dressing is a mixture of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, seasoned with salt and black pepper, which coats all ingredients evenly. The method involves combining everything and chilling to meld flavors. This salad balances savory and sweet elements, with varied textures from tender chicken to crunchy nuts and crisp vegetables. It can be served on croissants, French bread, lettuce leaves, or crackers, making it versatile for casual meals.
The preparation emphasizes seasoning the chicken well and chilling the salad before serving, enhancing the flavor integration. The salad is easy to assemble with rotisserie chicken for convenience, or with poached chicken seasoned with salt. The combination of ingredients allows some substitution flexibility, like Greek yogurt for part of the mayo or dried cranberries in place of grapes, without drastically changing the core texture or taste.
This chicken salad fits well as a lunch option or a light dinner and can be easily portioned and stored in the refrigerator. Its blend of creamy, crunchy, and sweet elements offers satisfying variety in each bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 2 celery diced, ribs
- 3 green onions (sliced or 2 Tablespoons of onion)
- 1 cup grapes halved, seedless
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing the chicken. If using a rotisserie chicken, shred or chop the chicken into bite-size pieces. If cooking the chicken, poach the chicken until tender. The important tip is to make sure to season the chicken! Add a generous amount of salt to the chicken before adding it to the other ingredients.
- Chop the celery and green onion. Cut the seedless grapes in half. Use sliced almonds or chop whole almonds.
- Make the dressing by mixing together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss all of the ingredients into a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until evenly coated. Taste for seasoning. The chicken will soak up the dressing and become even more flavorful as it chills.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve on top of croissants, lettuce leaf, French bread, or crackers.
Notes
- For convenience, rotisserie chicken works well and adds flavor.
- Greek yogurt can replace half the mayonnaise to add protein and reduce fat.
- Any onion type can be used, starting with smaller amounts to adjust flavor.
- Dried cranberries can substitute seedless grapes, trading crunch for sweetness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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