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chicken salad 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: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cans canned chicken drained and shredded
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup grapes halved
  • 1 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup diced apples for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Drain the canned chicken and shred it using a fork.
  2. Dice the celery and halve the grapes.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. If using, add the chopped walnuts and diced apples.
  3. Mix everything together until well combined.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

This chicken salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences.