Description
This Chicken Salad Recipe features tender shredded chicken mixed with crunchy veggies, sweet fruits, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cooked Chicken
Mayonnaise
Celery
Red Onion
Grapes or Apples
Pecans or Almonds
Fresh Herbs
Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Start by shredding the warm cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the diced celery, drained red onion, and chopped grapes or apples to the chicken.
- Pour the mayo dressing over the chicken and mix everything gently until well combined.
- Lastly, fold in the toasted nuts and fresh herbs for extra flavor and crunch.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Shredding the chicken while warm helps achieve the best texture. Soaking the red onion can mitigate its strong flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad Recipe, Chicken Salad, Easy Salad Recipes, Healthy Chicken Recipes
