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Best Ever Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic chicken salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

Best Ever Chicken Salad - Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

This Best Ever Chicken Salad is totally Yum. With lots of crunch and so much flavor, you’ll start craving this. They’re easy to make too…in just minutes!

Speaking of craving, this sandwich filling was so tasty that I broke all my “no eating at night” rules, snuck down to the kitchen and finished it off with crackers. The next day, I totally denied knowing what happened to the leftovers.

Ingredients to make best ever chicken salad.

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SALAD

There is one of those recipes that’s so simple I didn’t want to post a recipe about it, but I was asked so many times for the recipe I decided to share it.

All you need to do is measure the ingredients and stir in a big bowl. That’s it.

INGREDIENTS

  • Cooked Chicken
  • Mayonnaise – I used regular mayonnaise for this recipe, but light mayo can be substituted to save calories.
  • Celery
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Green Onion
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Whole Grain Mustard
  • Paprika
  • Sourdough Bread

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS SANDWICH

For a light meal, a plate of chicken salad sandwiches and big bowl of Copy Cat Olive Garden Salad is a good combo. For a heavier meal, pair the sandwiches with a soup like Roasted Tomato Soup or Old Fashioned Broccoli Cheese Soup.

Best Ever Chicken Salad - Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

HOW LONG CAN I STORE CHICKEN SALAD?

  • Store any leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Stir the chicken salad before using as some of the ingredients may start to separate.
  • Can be left out at room temperature for up to 2 hours. After that, the chicken salad should be discarded.
Best Ever Chicken Salad - Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

Best Ever Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :15 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :308
Course :Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 medium green onion thinly sliced (green only)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • toasted sourdough bread slices for serving optional

Instructions 

  • Measure all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Serve right away or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
  • Spread on bread slice, top with greens and another slice of bread. Garnish with tomato and pickle!

Chef Tips

Refrigerate leftover chicken salad tightly covered for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Chicken Salad
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
308
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26.7
g
41
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.4
g
28
%
Cholesterol
 
51.13
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
224.41
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
185.71
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.9
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.79
g
3
%
Sugar
 
1.04
g
1
%
Protein
 
14.53
g
29
%
Vitamin A
 
309.97
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
7.32
mg
9
%
Calcium
 
24.3
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.95
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Best Ever Chicken Salad - Shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, nuts and seasonings make this classic salad a tasty anytime sandwich topping!

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I’m Christine, a self-appointed foodie and almost empty-nester who is addicted to creating quick and tasty recipes that anyone can make. My goal is to give you the confidence and know-how to cook from scratch with easy, budget-friendly recipes. Welcome to my kitchen! Learn more…

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