Simple Chicken Salad
This quick and refreshing chicken salad combines diced chicken, creamy mayo, and sweet fruits for a perfect meal or picnic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook and cool the chicken, then cut it into small pieces.
- Put the chicken in a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and yogurt if you use it. Mix until the chicken is coated.
- Add cranberries, diced apple, chopped pecans, and diced celery. Stir gently.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve right away or chill in the fridge for an hour to let flavors mix.
Notes
For a lighter version, use only yogurt or less mayonnaise. You can also substitute grapes for cranberries or use walnuts instead of pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, quick meal, picnic recipe, healthy salad
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