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Classic Chicken Salad

This is the best chicken salad recipe with simple ingredients and lots of flavor. Serve it as a sandwich, a salad, or a wrap.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 serving
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dried dill optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill (if using). Mix well to combine.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve as a sandwich or over salad.​
  • Optional Additions:
  • 1 cup chopped red grapes or 1 cup chopped peeled apple
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 206
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 362mg
  • Potassium: 137mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Vitamin A: 72IU
  • Vitamin C: 1mg
  • Calcium: 10mg
  • Iron: 1mg
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