Classic Chicken Salad
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Classic Chicken Salad
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An easy chicken salad recipe loaded with apple, raisins, and walnuts. Use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken for a quick shortcut! Perfect for lunch on its own, atop a bed of lettuce or in a croissant.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked chicken shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 large apples your favorite variety, peeled, cored and diced
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl and combine with the mayonnaise, stirring well to ensure that all of the chicken has been coated.
- Add the apples, raisins, walnuts and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to thoroughly combine. The chicken salad can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- You can substitute pear for the apple.
- You can substitute halved grapes or dried cranberries for the raisins.
- You can substitute other nuts (cashews or pecans would be great!) for the walnuts.
- If you are doing a Whole30, Primal Kitchen mayonnaise is compliant.
- This salad can be served immediately, but if you have time, refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors can meld together.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
495mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3.2mg
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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