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Chicken Salad – (Easy Healthy) Homemade Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad – This best healthy chicken salad is perfect for the meal prep made in less than 10 minutes.

Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad – Tips

  • Chill before serving – Chilled allows the flavors to melt and creates a more refreshing dish.
  • Season to taste – Taste as you go and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
  • Leftover – Use it to fill omelets, stuff baked potatoes, or top a salad for a quick and easy meal.
Homemade Chicken Salad Burger

Recipe Variations

  • Add hot sauce, blue cheese crumbles, and chopped celery for a spicy kick.
  • Stir in curry powder, chopped apples, raisins, and toasted almonds for an Indian-inspired twist.
  • Add chopped grapes, walnuts, celery, and a touch of mayonnaise for a taste of the classic Waldorf salad.
  • Marinate your chicken in lemon juice, oregano, and olive oil. Then, toss with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
Chicken Salad Sandwich

How To Serve This Best Chicken Salad?

Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich Spread on toasted bread of your choice. Add sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce for extra crunch and freshness.
Croissants – Flaky croissants are the perfect vessel for a luxurious lunch.
Lettuce Wraps – A lighter option, perfect for a low-carb lunch.

healthy chicken salad

Best Chicken Salad – FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Is this healthy?

It can be! Opt for lean chicken, low-fat mayo, and plenty of veggies for a nutritious meal.

What goes well with this salad?

Salad sandwiches on croissants or whole-wheat bread are classics. But you can also serve it over lettuce wraps, with crackers, or even stuff it into bell pepper halves for a fun presentation.

Yield: 2

Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad - This best healthy chicken salad is perfect for the meal prep made in less than 10 minutes.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat

Instructions

  1. In a frying pan place almonds. Shaking frequently toast over medium-high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together lemon juice, mayonnaise, and pepper. Toss with chicken, celery & almonds.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

2

Amount Per Serving Calories 757Total Fat 58gSaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 113mgSodium 489mgCarbohydrates 7gSugar 2gProtein 56g

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