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Best Ever Chicken Salad - Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

Best Ever Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :15 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :308
Course :Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 medium green onion thinly sliced (green only)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • toasted sourdough bread slices for serving optional

Instructions 

  • Measure all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Serve right away or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
  • Spread on bread slice, top with greens and another slice of bread. Garnish with tomato and pickle!

Chef Tips

Refrigerate leftover chicken salad tightly covered for 3 - 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Chicken Salad
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
308
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26.7
g
41
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.4
g
28
%
Cholesterol
 
51.13
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
224.41
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
185.71
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.9
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.79
g
3
%
Sugar
 
1.04
g
1
%
Protein
 
14.53
g
29
%
Vitamin A
 
309.97
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
7.32
mg
9
%
Calcium
 
24.3
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.95
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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