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Canned Chicken Salad

Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (12.5 oz) cans chicken, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Drain the chicken and use a fork to shred it into a medium bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken, add the celery and onion, and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

Notes

If you have time, let the salad chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors come together. It also keeps well for a few days, so double the batch for easy lunches.