A fresh chicken salad is everything you will need to eat. It is both refreshing and tasteful. You can add more ingredients to customize it according to your liking.
Variation Ideas:
Meat: Use leftover chicken, turkey, or canned tuna for variety.
Vegetables: Add potatoes, peas, corn, red cabbage, bell pepper, or shredded carrot for extra flavor, texture, and nutrients.
Fruits: Try apples, pomegranate seeds, grapes, or citrus segments to add sweetness.
Bacon: Chopped cooked bacon adds flavor and crunch.
Greek Yogurt: Swap mayonnaise or sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
What to Serve with Chicken Salad?
Sandwich: Use chicken salad as a filling for a wholesome sandwich.
Chips: Serve with potato chips, tortilla chips, or crackers for added crunch.
Burgers: A perfect side dish with your favorite burgers.
Croissant: Pair with a flaky croissant for a delicious combination.
Cabbage Leaves: Serve on cabbage leaves for a healthy, low-carb wrap.
Storage:
Chicken salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add creamy elements just before serving to maintain freshness and flavor.
Recipe Details:
Preparation Time: minutes
Cooking Time: minutes
Total Time: minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cup cooked chicken, chopped
1 medium-sized apple, diced
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup cabbage, shredded
¼ cup celery, diced
½ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Preparation:
Add light mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Mix well.
Add shredded cooked chicken, diced apples, celery, cabbage, and walnuts to the bowl.
Mix using a rubber spatula or spoon until everything is combined.
Refrigerate for about an hour to chill. Serve and enjoy!
