Junior's White Meat Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with Junior's White Meat Chicken Salad, a refreshing, protein-packed dish that's as versatile as it is flavorful. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shredded or diced white meat chicken with crunchy diced celery and a hint of zesty red onion for the perfect texture balance. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, is brightened by Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, this chicken salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy days. Serve it chilled as a sandwich filling, wrap it in crisp lettuce for a low-carb option, or enjoy it solo for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy lunch idea, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked white meat chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely minced)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked white meat chicken, finely diced celery, and minced red onion.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Serve chilled. Use the chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches, wrap it in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1216.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2148.5 |
| Total Fat 113.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 703.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2286.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.9g | |
| Protein 223.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 256.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2692.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories