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Classic Chicken Salad

A delicious and versatile chicken salad recipe that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and creamy dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. If using raw chicken, cook it until fully cooked and let it cool before shredding.
  2. Chop the celery into small pieces and halve the red grapes. If using green onions, slice them thinly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and any optional ingredients like walnuts and green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently stir until well coated.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 25gSodium: 300mg

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