Description
Enjoy this Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken, creamy mayo, and fresh veggies, making it a flavorful choice for lunch or dinner. With simple prep and mouthwatering taste, it’s perfect for meal prep or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken cooked, approximately 2.5 cups
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pickle relish sweet or dill
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 stalk celery sliced thin
- 1 green onion sliced thin
Instructions
- Boil the chicken breasts in a pot of water over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked with no pink remaining inside.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using a food processor, kitchen shears, or two forks to your preferred consistency and place it in a large bowl.
- In the bowl, combine shredded chicken with mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt, pepper, sliced celery, and sliced green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Serve the chicken salad over a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich, wrap, or croissant.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, consider adding diced apples or nuts.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg