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Classic Chicken Salad

Classic Chicken Salad: Quick, Customizable Delight for All

Classic Chicken Salad is a quick and easy dish that can be customized to your taste, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Diced Celery Can substitute with cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion Or Shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions Or Chives
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Diced Apples Or Grapes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup Other Proteins Tuna or shrimp can be added

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic Chicken Salad
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, chop cooked chicken, dice celery and red onion, slice green onions.
  2. Mix the Base Ingredients: In a bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  3. Combine All Ingredients: Fold chicken, celery, onion, and green onions into the dressing until coated evenly.
  4. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, stir well after seasoning.
  5. Serve or Store: Serve in bowls, on sandwiches, or transfer to an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust creaminess with more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Keep diced fruits separate until serving to prevent a watery salad.

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