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Easy & Classic Chicken Salad

Easy & Classic Chicken Salad

Serving

4-6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Calories

280-330

kcal

    This easy chicken salad recipe is a timeless classic for a reason. It's creamy, savory, and incredibly versatile. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in just a few minutes, especially if you're using pre-cooked chicken. It's the perfect solution for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or meal-prepping for the week ahead.

    🛒 Ingredients

    • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works great!)

    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use more or less to your desired creaminess)

    • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 large stalk)

    • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

    • Optional Add-ins:

      • 1/2 cup halved red or green grapes for a touch of sweetness

      • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds for a nutty crunch

      • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for extra tang

    👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

    • Prepare the Chicken:

      • If you haven't already, cook and shred or cube your chicken. A great time-saving hack is to use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
    • Combine Ingredients:

      • In a medium bowl, add the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
    • Mix Well:

      • Gently stir all the ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated and everything is well combined.
    • Season:

      • Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, mayonnaise, or lemon juice as needed. If you're using any optional add-ins, now is the time to fold them in.
    • Chill (Recommended):

      • For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
    • Serve:

      • Serve your classic chicken salad on croissants, in a sandwich with your favorite bread, over a bed of fresh greens, or with crackers.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Sandwich: Serve on toasted whole wheat bread with a leaf of lettuce.
    • Lettuce Wraps: Spoon into crisp butter lettuce or romaine leaves for a low-carb option.
    • Stuffed Avocado: Fill half an avocado with the chicken salad for a nutrient-packed meal.

    Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Makes 6)

    The following nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on the specific ingredients used (e.g., type of chicken, full-fat vs. light mayonnaise).

    Per serving (based on 6 servings):

    • Protein: Approximately 22 g
    • Carbohydrates: Approximately 2 g
    • Fat: Approximately 20-25 g
    • Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5 g
    • Fiber: Approximately 1 g
    • Sugar: Approximately 1 g
    • Sodium: Approximately 350-450 mg

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