Easy Peasy Chicken Salad
Whip up a crowd-pleasing lunch in no time with this Easy Peasy Chicken Salad—a fresh, versatile recipe perfect for busy days! Featuring tender cooked chicken breast tossed with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and a hint of red onion, this salad is elevated with a splash of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley. Customize it to your liking with optional add-ins like sweet grapes, dried cranberries, or crunchy nuts for a delightful texture and flavor boost. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chicken salad is perfect as a standalone dish, a sandwich filling, or a crisp lettuce topping. Packed with flavor and incredibly simple to prepare, this recipe is an ideal go-to for a quick, protein-packed meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Optional: Grapes (halved) or dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Optional: Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and red onion.
Step 2
Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 3
If using optional ingredients, fold in the halved grapes or dried cranberries and chopped nuts for added texture and sweetness.
Step 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Step 5
Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, on crackers, or refrigerate for later use. The flavors develop even more after chilling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (890.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1910.0 |
| Total Fat 118.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 523.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1908.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.4g | |
| Protein 152.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 224.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2040.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories