5 from 12 votes
Classic Chicken Salad
Classic Chicken Salad blends tender cooked chicken with creamy mayonnaise and yogurt, balanced by the crispness of celery and a hint of Dijon mustard. The addition of almonds adds a subtle crunch, while lemon juice brightens the flavors. This salad has a creamy texture with crunchy bits and a mild tang, making it a practical choice for sandwiches or light meals. It benefits from refrigeration to meld the flavors before serving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
323 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast chopped into small cubes and some shredded, cooked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 3 tablespoons almonds or slivered almonds, optional, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken and add it to a large bowl.
- Prep and add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix all the ingredients together well, taste, and adjust for salt and pepper. Also, add more mayo if needed. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
319mg
(7%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.