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Chicken Salad Recipe

Make this flavorful Chicken Salad Recipe for a side dish, light lunch, or chicken sandwich! It's sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 387kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced*
  • 1 cup sliced grapes
  • ½ cup toasted pecans chopped
  • ½ cup chopped celery about 1 celery rib
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the chicken, grapes, pecans, and celery in a large bowl. Set aside.
    chicken, grapes, celery, and pecans in a glass bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, tarragon, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
    chicken salad dressing mix.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
    mixing chicken salad in a glass bowl.
  • Chill in the refrigerator.
    bowl of chicken salad.

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Notes

Note 1: Chicken

Canned chicken contains added salt, so keep that in mind if you choose it and adjust the recipe accordingly.

Note 2: Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
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