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simple chicken salad recipe

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A quick and easy chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Salad, easy recipe, healthy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced

Vegetables

  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped green bell pepper.

Make the Dressing

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Combine

  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.

Serve

  • Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving, if desired. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Notes

This chicken salad can be customized with your favorite nuts or fruits for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg