Newks Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Newks Chicken Salad
Description
This chicken salad recipe incorporates cooked white meat chicken chopped to a moderate size, unified with a dressing made from lemon juice, mayonnaise, and seasonings for a tangy and lightly spiced base. Adding chopped pecans introduces a nutty crunch supported by the texture of red onions and celery diced to similar small pieces for consistency.
Red grapes sliced into small pieces differentiate the salad by adding bursts of sweetness that contrast nicely against the savory, creamy dressing and savory chicken. The salad is gently folded to preserve the grape's texture and chilled for at least 30 minutes to develop integrated flavors, making it suitable for sandwiches, salads, or as a standalone dish.
For best texture, dice ingredients to similar sizes, keep pecan pieces slightly larger, and allow resting time in the refrigerator. This ensures moistness and better flavor balance while avoiding blandness from overcooked chicken or watery dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2.5 pounds chicken white meat, cooked
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 1/8 cup red onion diced
- 3/4 cup celery finely diced
- 1 cup grape red, sliced
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, ground black pepper, sugar, salt, and seasoned salt.
- Stir the salad dressing very well.
- Add in the cooked white chicken, chopped pecans, diced red onion, finely diced celery, and stir well. After the salad is well combined, gently fold in the sliced red grapes.
- Placed the salad in an air-tight container, and allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dice chicken, celery, and onions uniformly about ¼-½ inch for an even texture in each bite.
- Keep pecan pieces slightly larger than other diced ingredients to retain a noticeable crunch.
- Chill the prepared salad for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to allow flavors to develop fully before serving.
- A cooking method involving quick sear and gentle steaming helps keep chicken moist and flavorful rather than dry or bland.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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