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Easy Canned Chicken Salad

A quick and easy canned chicken salad recipe that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it's ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned chicken drained and shredded
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained canned chicken, diced celery, halved grape tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

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