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chicken salad

Chicken Salad: 5 Simple Steps for Beginners’ Success


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple and tasty chicken salad recipe perfect for beginners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, and halved grapes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  4. Toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your taste.
  • Add nuts for crunch if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken salad, easy chicken salad, beginner recipe