Chicken Salad
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5
Chicken Salad
Description
The Chicken Salad recipe features chopped or shredded cooked chicken mixed with diced celery and red onion, adding fresh crunch and a mild sharpness. Chopped pecans or slivered almonds contribute a nutty texture contrast. The dressing merges mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt to combine creaminess and tang, lifted by lemon juice and a hint of Dijon mustard. Fresh parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper complete the seasoning. Combining these ingredients produces a balanced texture between tender chicken and crisp vegetables, tied together by a creamy, slightly tangy dressing.
This salad can be served on a croissant or sandwich bread as a filling, wrapped for portability, spooned onto greens for a light meal, or used as a dip with crackers. Its flexible use makes it suitable for lunches, picnics, or casual gatherings.
The salad keeps well when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days, allowing easy make-ahead preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken chopped or shredded, cooked
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, red onion, nuts, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve on a croissant, bread, over greens, in a wrap, in a lettuce cup, or eat with crackers.
Notes
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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