Classic Chicken Salad
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5
Classic Chicken Salad
Description
Classic Chicken Salad combines cooked and chopped chicken with mayonnaise as the creamy base along with diced celery and green onion for crunch and mild sharpness. Dijon mustard adds subtle tang, while seasoned salt, pepper, and optional fresh or dried dill provide layered seasoning without overwhelming. The ingredients are mixed to coat evenly, resulting in a balanced texture and flavor.
The salad is adaptable with options for onion substitutions such as chives or red onion. Optional additions like chopped grapes, apples, or nuts can introduce sweetness and extra texture. It is versatile in presentation - served in sandwiches or over a salad.
This straightforward preparation makes it a convenient dish for leftovers or preparing ahead. Adjust seasoning after mixing to personal taste. It offers a mild, creamy protein option suitable for lunch or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken or shredded chicken, cooked, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery diced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill if using. Mix well to combine.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve as a sandwich or over salad.
Notes
- Green onion can be replaced with chives or finely diced red onion if preferred.
- Optional additions include 1 cup chopped red grapes or chopped peeled apple for sweetness, and 2 tablespoons chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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