5 from 45 votes
Jason's Deli Chicken Salad
Jason's Deli Chicken Salad combines shredded cooked chicken with crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, and slivered almonds for a creamy, slightly sweet, and crunchy salad. The mixture is chilled for an hour to meld flavors, making it a refreshing option for sandwiches, crackers, or as a standalone salad. The pineapple adds a bright tang while the almonds provide texture, enhancing the overall balance.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cooked
- 1/2 cup pineapple drained, crushed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup almonds you can add more if you like, slivered
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Shred chicken into fine pieces. In a medium-sized bowl combine chicken, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, almond slivers, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- If you keep the pineapple juice, reduce mayonnaise by at least one tablespoon for optimal consistency.
- Store the salad in a sealed container refrigerated, lasting 2 to 3 days.
- For freezing, leave out mayonnaise and add it fresh before serving.
- Serve cold or warm, and use in sandwiches, with crackers, or as a party filling in cream puffs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3.3mg
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.