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Chicken Salad

A refreshing and healthy chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup green onions, sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add diced celery, red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the bowl with chicken.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.

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