Classic Chicken Salad Recipe (2024)

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What are the ingredients for chicken salad? ›

Chicken

Chicken salad / Main ingredient

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All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & our secret seasoning.

They use Duke's mayonnaise.

Classic Chicken Salad Ingredients

You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time. Mayonnaise: I use light mayo to reduce the calories, but feel free to use your favorite mayo. Celery: Chop celery for some crunch and veggies. Red Onion: Swap red onion for scallions or chives.

Most leafy vegetables that can be eaten raw are used: all varieties of lettuce, garden cress and watercress, endives, cabbage, spinach, escarole, romaine (cos), arugula, and fresh herbs. Other vegetables, raw or cooked—tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, beets, and so on—may garnish the green salad.

Classic Poultry Seasoning: 1 teaspoon dried basil + 1 teaspoon dried rosemary + 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon mustard powder + ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Add a touch of spice to your chicken breast by combining paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic and olive oil to create a paste. Then cover your chicken breast with the paste and pat down to secure.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper. Gently fold in the chicken, grapes, celery, onion and almonds. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato.

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What is chicken salad dressing made of? ›

Most chicken salad dressings are a combination of mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The rest of the flavor for this dish comes from ingredients like celery and fresh herbs.

Our chicken salads are made fresh in-house every morning using premium chicken tenderloin, sweet and savory ingredients, and our secret blend of spices and seasonings—you won't find frozen or packaged around here.

Our delicious breads are available to go: by the slice or loaf. Options include White, Wheatberry & Croissants. Availability varies by location.

Miracle Whip is a lower-fat, lower-calorie alternative to mayonnaise. However, it contains some refined ingredients, such as high-fructose corn syrup and soybean oil, which have been linked to several health issues. Try to find mayo that's made with healthy oils, such as olive or avocado oil, or make your own at home.

Quick and easy to make, our Chicken Salad is a classic and delicious recipe with a fresh twist. My go-to lunch when I'm working from home is this Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe. Shredded chicken, celery, and grapes are tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing and served in croissants for a tasty bite.

Nutrients like protein and essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, choline, and vitamin B12 are found in many different cuts of chicken.

Originally Answered: What are your favorite salad greens and ingredients? It's kind of weird but I really like cilantro in my salad. Romaine hearts, Tomatoes, Carrots, Red onion, Avocado and Cilantro. Sometimes additional ingredients include Nuts, Cheese, dried or fresh fruit, sometimes a grain like rice or quinoa.