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Easy Chicken Salad

A quick and tasty chicken salad using canned chicken, perfect for lunch or light dinner.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans of chicken, drained
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of diced celery
  • 1/4 cup of diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained canned chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Mix everything together until well combined.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix again.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding chopped walnuts or grapes for sweetness. Adjust mayonnaise for desired creaminess.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken salad, easy recipe, quick meal, gluten-free, pantry staples