Best Easy Chicken Or Tuna Salad Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD



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This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large can chunk chicken or tuna
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
1/2 c black or green olives, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs
3 Tbsp salad dressing or mayo
2 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 c shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
  • 2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
  • 3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
  • 4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
  • 5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.

QUICK TUNA SALAD



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This tuna salad is great when you are in a hurry; very quick and easy to make. It tastes great every time!

Provided by HJP

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (7 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mash tuna together with salad dressing and relish in a small bowl with a fork. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 239.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKEN TUNA SALAD



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Here's a recipe I whipped up to jazz up the usual tuna or chicken salad. Instead of the usual 'tuna' I actually use a can of chunk solid white albacore. The resulting salad can be used in a wrap, on bread, on lettice leaves, and various other ways! Very tasty!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Tuna

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 red apple, cored, chopped
1 cup dark raisin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the chicken & albacore & shred them in a bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, preserves & pickle relish.
  • Quarter the unpeeled apple & get rid of the core.
  • Stand each quarter apple on its edge and slice each in half lengthwise, keeping the red halves.
  • Dice these red halves & add to chicken/albacore mix, along with the raisins.
  • Mix well & season with pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 267, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.2, Protein 15.7

TUNA (OR CHICKEN) MACARONI SUPPER SALAD



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This is great in the summertime, when the last thing you want for dinner is something hot. (Preparation time given does not include chilling time.)

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups pared thinly sliced cucumbers
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (7 ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained or 2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
chopped parsley
mixed salad green

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni as package directs. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and mustard; mix well.
  • Add cucumber, tomato, green pepper, green onion, salt, pepper, tuna (in large pieces) and macaroni; toss to mix well.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled - about 4 hours.
  • Serve over a bed of mixed green garnished with chopped egg and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 1172.1, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 25.2

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