Basic Chicken Salad

289 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 10 min

“This is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.” - by Jackie

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
779 cal
39%

Fat
63.1 g
97%

Carbs
8.4 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Caroline

Dec. 3, 2003

"This is great chicken salad. It's simple, but with lots of flavor. I make it all the time when it's too hot to cook. I just bake the chicken or boil it in broth, then dice it up. I've made it with a v..." See moreariety of different nuts - pecans, walnuts - and low-fat mayonnaise. It always tastes wonderful! I highly suggest including the lemon juice, it adds a great subtle flavor."

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HEATHERMAUREEN

Oct. 8, 2003

"Good basic. I added fresh pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a little dijon, and crushed pecans instead of almonds for a richer chicken salad...." See more"

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Momof2

Jan. 25, 2007

"Exactly what the name implies. Great and simple. I didn't use the almonds because we didn't have any. I did add just a little sprinkle of garlic powder and some sweet pickle relish....it was delicio..." See moreus. Thanks for the post."

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