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chicken salad recipe with canned chicken

A quick and easy chicken salad made with canned chicken, perfect for sandwiches or as a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cans canned chicken drained and shredded
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Drain the canned chicken and shred it using a fork.
  2. Dice the celery, halve the grapes, and finely chop the red onion.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and chopped red onion.
  2. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix everything together until well combined.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  2. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by adding ingredients like chopped apples, nuts, or herbs.