Best Easy Healthy Chicken Salad Recipes

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

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This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD

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A protein-packed alternative to the normal chicken salad. This one is healthier, quick, and easy to make. I peeled my apple, personal preference, but feel free to add it unpeeled.

Provided by Yoly

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage®)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup diced apple
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ¼ cups cubed, cooked chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery, apple, cranberries, onion, pecans, and Dijon mustard in a bowl; stir until well combined. Mix in chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

EASY & HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD

Easy & Healthy Chicken Salad image

This is a super easy chicken salad recipe using canned chicken. It is simple, yet has a great flavor to it. The secret is in chilling it for a few hours before serving!

Provided by Violet789

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 (10 ounce) cans white meat chicken
3/4 cup fat-free Miracle Whip
1/2 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Optional: I usually shred the pieces of chicken with a fork.
Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Vary amount of Miracle Whip to your preference.
Chill for at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 252.7, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3, Protein 23.9