Classic Chicken Salad
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4.9
Classic Chicken Salad
Description
This chicken salad is made by mixing cooked, chopped chicken breast with mayonnaise, lemon juice, kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper for seasoning. Finely chopped celery provides a crisp texture and fresh contrast to the creamy base. Sliced almonds can be added optionally for additional crunch. The ingredients are combined in a bowl and refrigerated for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop fully.
The flavor is balanced by the acidity from lemon juice and the richness of mayonnaise, with the celery's crunch adding freshness. This salad works well as a filling for sandwiches or as a side dish. Chilling the salad before serving enhances the taste and texture.
Use freshly cooked chicken breast for the best texture. The salad should be kept refrigerated and can be prepared a few hours in advance.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast chopped, cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery , chopped finely
- 1/4 cup almonds optional, sliced
Instructions
- Mix chicken, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and almonds together in a large serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- To ensure the salad is thoroughly mixed and chilled, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Optionally add sliced almonds for added crunch and nutty flavor in the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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