Description
This simple canned chicken salad recipe is a quick and flavorful option for a satisfying meal. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip with crackers, this creamy salad is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
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Canned Chicken Salad:
- 2 cans (10 oz total) cooked chicken breast, drained and flaked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sweet or dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
- optional: chopped parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked canned chicken, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 15–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
- Serve on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Add the chopped celery, red onion, relish, and lemon juice.
Notes
- You can lighten the salad by substituting half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
- Add hard-boiled egg or chopped nuts for extra texture and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
