Chicken Salad
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Chicken Salad
Description
Chicken Salad brings together cooked, chopped chicken with fresh apple pieces, yellow onion, and celery, all mixed in a creamy mayonnaise base. The combination of crunchy apple and celery adds refreshing texture contrasts to the tender chicken. The seasoning is kept basic with salt and black pepper to let the ingredients shine. Preparing the salad ahead and chilling it allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become cold and refreshing.
The recipe suggests serving it as a filling for bread, croissants, or buns, optionally adding lettuce for extra crunch. It can also be served as a scoopable salad with crackers for a lighter option. This salad works well for quick lunches or casual meals where a protein-rich, mildly sweet salad is desired.
For best results, use firm and sweet-tart apple varieties like Gala or Fuji without peeling to retain texture and flavor. You can also use pre-grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or shredded chicken from a slow cooker for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within three days to maintain quality.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chopped chicken
- ⅔ cup apple see note, chopped
- ⅓ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt plus more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste, ground
- bread or croissants; for making sandwiches
- lettuce optional, for sandwiches
Instructions
- Combine chicken, apple, onion, celery, mayo, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl and stir until ingredients are well-combined. Taste-test and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- For best results, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold on sliced bread, buns, or croissants (or scoop it with crackers).
Notes
- Use firm apples like Gala or Fuji for the best texture and flavor; peeling is optional.
- Pre-cooked chicken such as rotisserie or grilled can be chopped finely for ease.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days.
- This salad can be served on bread, croissants, or with crackers for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1100mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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