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Easy Canned Chicken Salad

Quick & Delicious Easy Canned Chicken Salad for Busy Days

Enjoy this Easy Canned Chicken Salad, a quick and healthy lunch option that's perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Chicken Drained and shredded
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced small
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill or Fresh Dill
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • measuring cup
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and shred the canned chicken. Dice celery and chop red onion. Halve the grape tomatoes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, tomatoes, and onion.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise/Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add dressing to the salad mixture and fold gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is highly customizable. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients such as diced apples or walnuts.

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