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chicken salad on a croissant on a plate with a couple grapes.
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The Best Chicken Salad

This Chicken Salad will turn your lunch from boring to spectacular! It's packed with flavor and are really quick and easy to make. In 10 minutes you can be enjoying this chicken salad in sandwiches, tortilla wraps or even lettuce wraps!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, chicken salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • cups cooked chicken diced
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dill dry
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise

Optional Toppings

  • cucumber sliced
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients together and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Serve in sandwiches or wraps.

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Notes

  1. Cooked Chicken: Leftover grilled or roasted chicken works well for this recipe. Alternatively, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
  2. Mayonnaise: You can use low-fat or regular mayonnaise based on your preference. You could also use Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
  3. Customizable: Feel free to add or replace any of the ingredients to match your preference. Sliced apples, cranberries, or even hard-boiled eggs could add a lovely flavor.
  4. Serving Suggestions: This salad can be enjoyed as a sandwich filling, atop a green salad, or straight up with a fork!
  5. Preparation Time: Keep in mind that the preparation time does not include cooking the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg