Bridal Baby Shower Tuna Chicken Salad
Perfectly suited for elegant gatherings, the Bridal Baby Shower Tuna Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of tender shredded chicken, flaky tuna, and vibrant accents of celery, red onion, and fresh dill. Creamy mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt create a luscious dressing, balanced with a touch of sweet pickle relish and a zesty hint of lemon juice. For extra flair, chopped hard-boiled eggs and optional toasted almonds or walnuts add texture and substance. This versatile dish is ideal for serving on crisp lettuce leaves or nestled in buttery mini croissants, making it a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for bridal and baby showers alike. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a fresh, flavorful, and sophisticated choice for any celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 can Canned tuna
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 units Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds or walnuts (optional)
- 8 units Lettuce leaves or mini croissants (for serving)
Instructions
1. Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large mixing bowl.
2. Drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork before adding it to the bowl with the chicken.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Add the chopped celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and hard-boiled eggs to the mixing bowl with the chicken and tuna.
5. If using almonds or walnuts, toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and add them to the mixture.
6. Pour the dressing over the chicken and tuna mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper.
8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
9. Serve the salad on fresh lettuce leaves or split mini croissants for the perfect bridal or baby shower dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.8 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 838 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 2718 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 180.4 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1447 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
