Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
Classic Chicken Salad Recipe brings together cooked shredded chicken breast as the protein base mixed with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, sharp red onion, and crunchy toasted almonds. These ingredients add both texture and subtle sweetness to the salad. The dressing is a simple emulsion of mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice seasoned well with salt and black pepper. The lemon juice adds brightness that balances the richness of the mayo, while the salt and pepper enhance the overall flavor.
The salad is mixed thoroughly so every bite includes a sampling of chicken, veggies, fruit, and nuts. It works well served as a sandwich filling on croissants or sliced bread or spooned over fresh greens for a lighter option. The balance of creamy, crunchy, and juicy elements make this salad adaptable for different meal contexts.
Make-ahead storage is easy; keeping the salad refrigerated for 3-4 days allows flavors to meld while maintaining freshness, making it convenient for weekday lunches or meal prep. Adjust seasoning before serving if needed.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast about 1 pound chicken breast, cooked, shredded
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup red grape , halved
- ⅓ cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, onions, and almonds.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Add the mayo mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Serve the chicken salad on croissants or bread, or over salad greens.
Notes
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for up to 3-4 days to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, adjusting seasoning just before serving if necessary.
- Good for making ahead and packing for lunch sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| 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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