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Traditional Chicken Salad
This classic chicken salad is easy to make and tasty by itself, on lettuce, or served as a sandwich. You're going to this family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken roughly chopped
- 1 celery rib minced
- 2 tablespoons minced onion sweet or red
- 1/4 cup red grapes halved
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard or dijon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 4 croissants optional
Instructions
- Roughly chop 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken. Mince 1 celery rib and prepare 2 tablespoons minced onion. Halve 1/4 cup red grapes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 pinch garlic powder.
- Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve as sandwiches on 4 croissants, or atop a bed of lettuce, or stuffed inside a tomato or avocado.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.