Description
A quick and easy canned chicken salad recipe perfect for sandwiches or as a dip with crackers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans chicken breast, drained well (about 10 oz each)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup halved grapes for a canned chicken salad recipe with grapes
- Optional: ½ cup diced apples for a canned chicken salad recipe with apples
- Optional: 2 chopped boiled eggs for a canned chicken salad recipe with eggs
- Substitution idea: You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a canned chicken salad recipe healthy Greek yogurt option.
Instructions
- Drain the chicken well – Open the cans and drain all liquid. Place the chicken in a medium bowl and gently break it apart with a fork.
- Add the creamy base – Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Stir slowly so the chicken stays fluffy.
- Add vegetables and herbs – Add celery, red onion, and dill. This creates a fresh flavor for the canned chicken salad recipe celery and canned chicken salad recipe with dill variation.
- Season the salad – Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined.
- Add optional mix-ins – If you like sweet and savory flavor, add grapes for a chicken salad recipe with grapes and canned chicken or apples for a canned chicken apple salad recipe.
- Chill before serving – Refrigerate for about 20 minutes if possible. This helps the flavors blend together.
- Serve and enjoy – Spread it on bread for a chicken salad sandwich recipe canned chicken or enjoy it with crackers or lettuce cups.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg