Easy and Healthy Chicken Salad
A quick, creamy, and macro-friendly chicken salad perfect for meal prep, lunches, or a simple summer snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups FINELY shredded cooked chicken Ensure it is completely chilled before mixing
- 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise Preferably Duke's or Hellmann's
- 3 tbsp dried minced/chopped onion Do not substitute with fresh raw onions
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Ensure your finely shredded cooked chicken is completely chilled. Warm chicken will compromise the texture of your dressing.
- Place the shredded chicken into a large, spacious mixing bowl.
- Add the light mayonnaise, dried minced onion, celery salt, and pepper.
- Using thoroughly washed hands, mix all the ingredients together vigorously. Massage the dressing into the chicken to ensure a perfectly creamy texture. You may also use a fork if you prefer.
- Cover the mixing bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes. This allows the dried onions to rehydrate and the flavors to blend.
- Give the salad one final gentle stir before serving.
- Enjoy your salad on toasted bread, in a crisp lettuce wrap, or with crackers!
Notes
This salad actually tastes much better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator.