Best Lighter Chicken Salad Recipes

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 31 g

Fruited Chicken Salad (lighter recipe) image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup pitted prune, cut in half
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or sliced almonds, toasted