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Classic Chicken Salad
4.5 from 51 votes

Classic Chicken Salad

This Classic Chicken Salad combines shredded cooked chicken with mayonnaise, crisp diced apples, raisins, and chopped walnuts, all brightened by apple cider vinegar. The mix of sweet and tangy flavors and the contrast between tender chicken and crunchy nuts make it a satisfying dish. It's versatile for sandwiches, light lunches, or served on a bed of greens, and can be made ahead to allow the flavors to meld.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken shredded, cooked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 apple your favorite variety, peeled, cored and diced, large
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • ⅓ cup walnuts chopped
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • black 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

  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors or serve immediately.
  • Substitute pears for apples, halved grapes or dried cranberries for raisins, and cashews or pecans for walnuts as desired.
  • Use compliant mayonnaise like Primal Kitchen for Whole30 adherence.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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 (11%) 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: 4 to 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.