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Traditional Chicken Salad

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A classic chicken salad recipe with a perfect blend of flavors from red grapes, almonds, and a creamy dressing. Serve on croissants for a delicious sandwich option.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken roughly chopped
  • 1 celery rib minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion or sweet
  • 1/4 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Dressing:

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken, mince celery and red onion, halve the red grapes, and chop the almonds.
  2. Mix: In a bowl, combine all the main ingredients.
  3. Dressing: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
  5. Serve: Enjoy as a salad or make sandwiches with croissants.

Notes

  • You can add diced apples or cranberries for extra flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and seasoning according to your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg