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Classic Chicken Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Place the chicken in a large bowl and combine with the mayonnaise, stirring well to ensure that all of the chicken has been coated.
  2. 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

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

% 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.