Easy but Delicious Chicken or Turkey Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this *Easy but Delicious Chicken or Turkey Salad*, a versatile and flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with tender shredded or diced chicken or turkey, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of creamy and refreshing. A tangy dressing of mayo, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties it all together, while optional slivered almonds and dried cranberries add delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness. Whether you enjoy it as a sandwich filling, tucked into a wrap, or served atop a bed of greens, this quick and easy chicken salad is the ultimate go-to for meal prep or last-minute lunches. Perfect for using up leftovers, this is a recipe you’ll turn to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (optional, for crunch)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken or turkey, celery, and red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, fold in slivered almonds for crunch and dried cranberries or raisins for a hint of sweetness.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled. Enjoy as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, over a bed of greens, or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 152.4 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2147 mg | 46% | |
*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.
